San Benito, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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San Benito, Texas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
24,259
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
32.4%
Median Home
$59,300
Median Income
$30,565
Median Rent
$747
San Benito SnackAbility
2Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
4
Affordability
7
Diversity
5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
3
Commute
9
San Benito, TX Crime Report
871Total Crimes
3,593.7Total Crimes / 100k People
53.18%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
San Benito / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 871 | 3,593.7 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 197 | 812.8 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 7 | 28.9 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 181 | 746.8 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 674 | 2,780.9 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 124 | 511.6 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 497 | 2,050.6 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 53 | 218.7 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
San Benito, TX Cost Of Living
70San Benito's Overall Cost Of Living
0.7x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | San Benito | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 75 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 81 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 83 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 41 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 101 | 100 | |
San Benito, TX Photos
Source: Wikipedia User |
Rankings for San Benito in Texas
Map Of San Benito, TX
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Population over time in San Benito
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,259 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 24,466 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 24,474 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 24,442 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 24,486 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 24,447 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 24,347 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 24,355 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 24,381 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 24,309 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in San Benito
| Race | San Benito | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8.0% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 91.7% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in San Benito
| Gender | San Benito | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in San Benito for adults over 25
| Education | San Benito | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 21.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For San Benito, Texas
| Income | San Benito | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.4% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.2% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 25.5% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.6% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.3% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.1% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.6% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.5% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
