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Benjamin

County:
Knox County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.051
State:
Texas

Benjamin is a city located in Knox County, Texas. Benjamin has a 2026 population of 192. It is also the county seat of Knox County. Benjamin is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -2.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 197 in 2020.

The median household income in Benjamin is $52,708 with a poverty rate of 4.02%. The median age in Benjamin is 25.5 years: 9 years for males, and 26 years for females. For every 100 females there are 131.3 males.

192
Total Population
183
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.52%
Growth

Benjamin Population

Benjamin Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026192-1-0.52%
2025193-1-0.52%
2024194-3-1.52%
202319710.51%
202219600%
2021196-1-0.51%
2020197-1-0.51%
201925610.39%
2018255-1-0.39%
2017256-4-1.54%
2016260-4-1.52%
201526400%
201426462.33%
2013258-2-0.77%
201226010.39%
201125910.39%
201025800%

Median Age

Overall: 25.5 years
Female: 26 years
Male: 9 years

Benjamin Adults

There are 142 adults, (24 of whom are seniors) in Benjamin.

Sex Ratio

Female: 115 (43.2%)
Male: 151 (56.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benjamin includes 92.48% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White24692.48%
Two or more races186.77%
Black or African American20.75%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9033.83%
Two or more races155.64%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15658.65%
Two or more races31.13%
Black or African American20.75%

Benjamin Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benjamin 's average per capita income is $48,173. Household income levels show a median of $52,708. The poverty rate stands at 4.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$52,813$71,237
Households$52,708$65,143
Married Families$48,125-
Non Families-$38,940

$48,173

Average Income

$52,708

Median Household Income

4.02%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)