- San Benito has a population of 24,374 residents. Out of the total, 79.1% of households are in poverty compared to the Texas average of 69.9%.
- The average household income for San Benito is $21,379 less than the Texas average.
- The value of houses in San Benito is a bit less than half of what the median is for the state of Texas.
- During June of 2014 the unemployment rate was at 8.3% while Texas was only at 5.5%.
- The median household income, value, and number of rooms per house are below the state average.
- Also, the percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher is under the Texas average.