San Benito, TX Demographics

A map of San Benito's Population by Race

San Benito, Texas has an estimated population of 24,709, a less than 1% change from the 24,861 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% Hispanic, 6.4% White, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Benito, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Benito has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In San Benito, that probability was 15.4% in 2020 and 13.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Benito is ranked the 138th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). San Benito was ranked the 129th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Benito's White Population

1,588 residents of San Benito, or 6.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Benito is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. San Benito ranks 1564th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Benito's White population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of San Benito's population has decreased from 7.0% to 6.4%.

San Benito is more White than neighboring El Camino Angosto (0% White), Lago (0% White), Palmer (0% White), Arroyo Colorado Estates (0% White), and Rice Tracts (2.5% White).

San Benito's Black Population

54 residents of San Benito, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Benito is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. San Benito ranks 1322nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Benito's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. Black residents' share of San Benito's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

San Benito is more Black than neighboring El Camino Angosto (0% Black), Lago (0% Black), Palmer (0% Black), Arroyo Colorado Estates (0% Black), and Rice Tracts (0% Black).

San Benito's Asian Population

48 residents of San Benito, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Benito is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. San Benito ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Benito's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.4%. Asian residents' share of San Benito's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

San Benito is more Asian than neighboring El Camino Angosto (0% Asian), Lago (0% Asian), Palmer (0% Asian), Arroyo Colorado Estates (0% Asian), and Rice Tracts (0% Asian).

San Benito's Hispanic Population

22,951 residents of San Benito, or 92.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Benito is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. San Benito ranks 279th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Benito's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of San Benito's population has increased from 91.7% to 92.9%.

San Benito is less Hispanic than neighboring El Camino Angosto (100% Hispanic), Lago (100% Hispanic), Palmer (100% Hispanic), Arroyo Colorado Estates (100% Hispanic), and Rice Tracts (97.5% Hispanic).

San Benito's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of San Benito, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Benito is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. San Benito ranks 1283rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Benito's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Benito's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

San Benito is more Native American/Other than neighboring El Camino Angosto (0% Native American/Other), Lago (0% Native American/Other), Palmer (0% Native American/Other), Arroyo Colorado Estates (0% Native American/Other), and Rice Tracts (0% Native American/Other).

San Benito's Multiracial Population

51 residents of San Benito, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Benito is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. San Benito ranks 1575th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Benito's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.2%. Multiracial residents' share of San Benito's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

San Benito is more Multiracial than neighboring El Camino Angosto (0% Multiracial), Lago (0% Multiracial), Palmer (0% Multiracial), Arroyo Colorado Estates (0% Multiracial), and Rice Tracts (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.