City safety & data profile

San BenitoTX

San Benito, TX is a 24K-resident city in Cameron County with a median household income of $43,639.

Cameron County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for San Benito, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. San Benito has a population larger than 54% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $85,300.

Data updated 2026-07-27

24K
Population
Top 46%
By size
$43,639
Median income
$85,300
Median home
29.7%
Poverty rate

The read on San Benito

San Benito posts a median household income higher than 3% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 97%
by median income, US cities

Where San Benito income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$43,639 Bottom 3% higher than 3% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading San Benito, TX beyond the headline numbers

San Benito sits inside Cameron County, Texas, at roughly 26.13°N, -97.63°W. Population 24,496, $43,639 median household income. Median home value $85,300, median rent $839. Poverty rate 29.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: San Benito's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 42.3%, then physical inactivity at 41.4%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for San Benito from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
24,496
San Benito
Median Income
$43,639
-36% vs avg
Median Home Value
$85,300
-63% vs avg
Median Age
33.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cameron County) - San Benito's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
426K+4%
Median Income
$52,601+59%
Median Home Value
$136,500+74%
Poverty Rate
24.8%-29%
Unemployment
5.9%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for San Benito, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$839/mo
Poverty Rate
29.7% +109% vs avg
Unemployment 7.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 14.2%
Work From Home 11.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 29.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
42.3%
Physical Inactivity
41.4%
Short Sleep Duration
40.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
39.4%
High Blood Pressure
37%
Diabetes
21.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Current Smoking
14.7%
Binge Drinking
14.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 44.1%
Annual Checkup 72.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.4%
Stroke
4.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of San Benito, TX? ▼
San Benito, TX has a population of 24,496 people, located in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the median household income in San Benito? ▼
The median household income in San Benito, TX is $43,639 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 29.7%.
What is the median home value in San Benito? ▼
The median home value in San Benito, TX is $85,300. Median rent is $839/month.
What are the top health concerns in San Benito? ▼
The top health indicators in San Benito include Obesity (42.3%), Physical Inactivity (41.4%), Short Sleep Duration (40.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in San Benito? ▼
The median age in San Benito, TX is 33.8 years. 14.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

San Benito, TX is located in Cameron County, Texas. With a population of 24K and a $43,639 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and physical inactivity. Safety alerts for the San Benito area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using San Benito's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Cameron County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.