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.

Benjamin, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

266

Median Agei

25.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.6%156

Hispanic/Latino

39.5%105

Two or More

1.1%3

Black

0.8%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%3

High School Diploma

19.3%27

Some College (<1 yr)

15%21

Some College (1+ yr)

25%35

Associate's Degree

19.3%27

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%15

Professional Degree

1.4%2

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

12.1%

Graduate+

1.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$62,900

Median Renti

$527

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.4%32

Renter-Occupied

39.6%21

Total Units

130

Homeownership

60.4%

Vacancy Rate

59.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

21.9%7

$50K–$100K

46.9%15

$100K–$150K

31.2%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

1990–1999

23.1%30

1980–1989

8.5%11

1970–1979

0.8%1

1960–1969

6.2%8

1950–1959

23.1%30

1940–1949

4.6%6

1939 or earlier

33.8%44

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.6%30

Electricity

39.6%21

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,708

Mean Household Incomei

$65,143

Per Capita Incomei

$21,126

Poverty Ratei

3.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.5%4

$20K–$25K

7.5%4

$40K–$45K

22.6%12

$45K–$50K

11.3%6

$50K–$60K

11.3%6

$60K–$75K

13.2%7

$100K–$125K

15.1%8

$125K–$150K

11.3%6

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

24.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4(2.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.1%Insured

12.9%Uninsured