San Benito County's estimated 2026 population is 70,795 with a growth rate of 1.17% 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 27.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of San Benito County includes 45.15% White, 15.61% other race, 3.46% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (45.15%)
Two or more races (32.65%)
Other race (15.61%)
Asian (3.46%)
Native American (1.86%)
Black or African American (1.03%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.23%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,824 | 45.15% |
| Two or more races | 21,567 | 32.65% |
| Other race | 10,313 | 15.61% |
| Asian | 2,288 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 1,229 | 1.86% |
| Black or African American | 683 | 1.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 152 | 0.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
San Benito County's average per capita income is $54,046. Household income levels show a median of $108,289. The poverty rate stands at 7.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $142,787 | $166,981 |
| Families | $118,578 | $146,864 |
| Households | $108,289 | $138,189 |
| Non Families | $63,417 | $86,929 |
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