San Benito County Summary

Life in San Benito County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in San Benito County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in San Benito County:

  • The population in San Benito County is 64,753.

  • The median home value in San Benito County is $765,779.

  • The median income in San Benito County is $104,451.

  • The median rent in San Benito County is $1,830.

  • The unemployment rate in San Benito County is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in San Benito County is 7.5%.

  • The average high in San Benito County is 70.0° and there are 41.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in San Benito County

List Of Cities & Towns in San Benito County

Hollister, CA Population 42,093

Ridgemark, CA Population 3,022

Aromas, CA Population 2,744

San Juan Bautista, CA Population 1,976

Tres Pinos, CA Population 1,006

Map Of San Benito County

San Benito County, CA Weather

  • The average high in San Benito County is 70.0°.

  • There are 97.17 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 41.3 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:41 hours of sun each day in San Benito County.

StatSan Benito County
Mean High70.0
Nice Days97.17
Rainfall41.3
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours7:41
70.0°
Average High
41.3
Inches of Rain

San Benito County Photos

Hollistor City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User BrendelSignature | GFDL
San Benito County Courthouse  Aug  E
Source: Public Domain
Hollister Municipal Airport Photo D Ramey Logan
Source: Wikipedia User | CC BY 4.0
Sunset Marina
Source: Wikipedia User Mr. Brendel | GFDL
Sanjuanbautistamission
Source: Wikipedia User Flickr user: Double Featu | CC BY-SA 2.0
Sunset Marina
Source: Wikipedia User Mr. Brendel | GFDL

San Benito County Demographics

Population over time in San Benito County

The current population in San Benito County is 64,753. The population has increased 4.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 63,329 2.9%
2021 61,547 1.9%
2020 60,376 -

Gender in San Benito County

  • San Benito County is 49.3% female with 31,909 female residents.

  • San Benito County is 50.7% male with 32,844 male residents.

Female
49.3% (31,909)
Male
50.7% (32,844)
Gender San Benito County CA USA
Female 49.3% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.7% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in San Benito County

San Benito County is:

  • 31.0% White with 20,076 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 541 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 201 American Indian residents.

  • 2.9% Asian with 1,888 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 109 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 45 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 2,125 Two Or More residents.

  • 61.4% Hispanic with 39,768 Hispanic residents.

White
31.0% (20,076)
African American
0.8% (541)
American Indian
0.3% (201)
Asian
2.9% (1,888)
Hawaiian
0.2% (109)
Other
0.1% (45)
Two Or More
3.3% (2,125)
Hispanic
61.4% (39,768)

Table: San Benito County By Race

Race San Benito County CA USA
White 31.0% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 0.8% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 2.9% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 61.4% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For San Benito County, California

  • 2.2% of households in San Benito County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.0% of households in San Benito County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.0% of households in San Benito County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.4% of households in San Benito County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.4% of households in San Benito County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.9% of households in San Benito County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.5% of households in San Benito County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.4% of households in San Benito County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 13.2% of households in San Benito County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 18.1% of households in San Benito County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.2% (1,422)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.0% (1,288)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.0% (1,921)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.4% (2,837)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.4% (5,411)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.9% (9,664)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (8,722)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.4% (13,187)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.2% (8,565)
$200,000 or more
18.1% (11,732)
Income San Benito County CA USA
Less than $10,000 2.2% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.0% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.0% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.4% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.4% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.9% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.4% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.2% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 18.1% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in San Benito County for adults over 25

  • 10.0% of adults in San Benito County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in San Benito County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in San Benito County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in San Benito County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in San Benito County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in San Benito County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in San Benito County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in San Benito County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in San Benito County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
10% (6,475)
9-12th Grade
6% (3,885)
High School / GED
27% (17,483)
Some College
24% (15,540)
Associate's Degree
11% (7,122)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (10,360)
Master's Degree
5% (3,237)
Professional Degree
1% (647)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education San Benito County CA USA
< 9th Grade 10% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 27% 20% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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