| 1980 | 1990 | Growth Rate | 2000 | Growth Rate | 2005(est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17,988 | 20,125 | 11.9% | 23,444 | 16.5% | 25,156 |
| 2000 Census Data | San Benito | MSA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,444 | 335,227 |
| 0-17 years | 7,807 | 113,307 |
| 18-24 years | 2,462 | 35,199 |
| 25-44 years | 5,814 | 89,481 |
| 45-64 years | 4,173 | 59,670 |
| 65+ years | 3,188 | 37,210 |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.9% |
| Female | 52.6% | 52.1% |
| Median Age | 29.7 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 86.9% | 84.3% |
| Total Households | 7,065 | 97,267 |
| Ave. Household Size | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Median Household Income | $24,027 | $26,155 |
| Per Capita Income | $10,317 | $10,960 |
| Household Income | San Benito | MSA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $14,999 | 32.2% | 29.5 |
| $15,000-24,999 | 19.1% | 18.4 |
| $25,000-34,999 | 13.6% | 14.3 |
| $35,000-49,999 | 16.0% | 14.7 |
| $50,000-74,999 | 10.9% | 13.0 |
| $75,000-99,999 | 4.4% | 5.3 |
| $100,000 or more | 3.8% | 4.8 |
| Educational Attainment | Age | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college or graduate school | 18-24 | 23.1 |
| Less than a 9th grade education | 25+ | 33.0 |
| High school diploma or higher | 25+ | 51.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25+ | 9.8 |
| Area in square miles | San Benito | MSA |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 11.21 | 1276.3 |
| Water | .21 | 370.58 |
| Land | 11.01 | 905.76 |
| Population Density/sq. mile | 2,130 | 370 |
| Housing/sq. mile | 828 | 132 |
