San Benito County's estimated 2026 population is 71,079 with a growth rate of 1.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. San Benito County is the 40th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 55,544 and has seen a growth of 27.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.1 years
Female: 36.4 years
Male: 35.8 years
There are 50,274 adults, (9,234 of whom are seniors) in San Benito County.
Female: 33,390 (49.6%)
Male: 33,900 (50.4%)
The racial composition of San Benito County includes 36.59% White, 18.23% other race, 3.93% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 25,586 | 38.02% |
| White | 24,620 | 36.59% |
| Other race | 12,266 | 18.23% |
| Asian | 2,646 | 3.93% |
| Native American | 1,336 | 1.99% |
| Black or African American | 639 | 0.95% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 197 | 0.29% |
San Benito County's average per capita income is $56,203. Household income levels show a median of $114,394. The poverty rate stands at 6.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $145,545 | - |
| Families | $124,391 | $150,046 |
| Households | $114,394 | $143,684 |
| Non Families | $65,806 | $97,772 |
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