Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Benavides, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,470

Median Agei

51.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

80.1%1,178

White

19.9%292

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%57

High School Diploma

33.6%361

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%83

Some College (1+ yr)

21.6%232

Associate's Degree

0.3%3

Bachelor's Degree

5.5%59

Master's Degree

3.8%41

Professional Degree

1.1%12

HS or Higher

79%

BA or Higher

10.4%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$70,600

Median Renti

$867

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55%249

Renter-Occupied

45%204

Total Units

634

Homeownership

55%

Vacancy Rate

28.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

44.6%111

$50K–$100K

21.7%54

$100K–$150K

17.7%44

$150K–$200K

9.2%23

$200K–$300K

6.8%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%9

2010–2019

6.2%39

2000–2009

19.1%121

1990–1999

4.4%28

1980–1989

12%76

1970–1979

12%76

1960–1969

16.4%104

1950–1959

14.4%91

1940–1949

4.3%27

1939 or earlier

9.9%63

Heating Fuel

Electricity

87.2%395

Other

7.5%34

Fuel Oil

5.3%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,216

Mean Household Incomei

$55,011

Per Capita Incomei

$22,658

Poverty Ratei

21.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

618

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%8

$10K–$15K

19.4%88

$15K–$20K

4%18

$20K–$25K

8.4%38

$25K–$30K

11.5%52

$30K–$35K

2%9

$35K–$40K

2.4%11

$45K–$50K

11.7%53

$50K–$60K

3.1%14

$60K–$75K

19.2%87

$75K–$100K

5.1%23

$125K–$150K

9.1%41

$150K–$200K

0.7%3

$200K+

1.8%8

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$336/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes77% occupied$336/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $45,216/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

84%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

16%

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

312.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

609

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

63(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.6%Insured

11.4%Uninsured