San Benito County, California

CA · FIPS 06069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 67,290 #815 / 3,222
75th
Median Household Income $114,394 +52.2% #72 / 3,222
98th
Median Age 36.1 years -7.2% #2,857 / 3,222
11th
Median Home Value $793,400 +181.4% #32 / 3,222
99th
Median Gross Rent $1,992 +71.3% #48 / 3,222
99th
Poverty Rate 6.7% -47.1% #171 / 3,222
95th

Demographics

San Benito County has a population of 67,290, making it the #815 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

80.0%
Native Born
20.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in San Benito County is $114,394, ranking #72 out of 3,222 counties — 52.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.7% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.

Median Household Income
$114,394 +52.2% vs nat'l
Rank #72 of 3,222
98th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,103 +9.3% vs nat'l
Rank #408 of 3,222
87th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.7% −47.1% vs nat'l
Rank #171 of 3,222
95th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.4% +1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,239 of 3,222
31th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.1% −28.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,354 of 3,222
58th percentile
Mean Commute Time
40.1 min +45.2% vs nat'l
Rank #59 of 3,222
98th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in San Benito County is $793,400 (+181.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,992/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.9%.

Median Home Value
$793,400 +181.4% vs nat'l
Rank #32 of 3,222
99th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,992 +71.3% vs nat'l
Rank #48 of 3,222
99th percentile
Homeownership Rate
67.9% +5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,496 of 3,222
23th percentile
67.9% Homeownership

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Health

94.0% of residents in San Benito County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.

94.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0% +2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,028 of 3,222
68th percentile

About San Benito County, California

San Benito County, California has a total population of 67,290, making it the 815th most populous county in the United States. The median age in San Benito County is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in San Benito County is $114,394, which ranks #72 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 52.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.

The median home value in San Benito County is $793,400, 181.4% above the national median. Renters in San Benito County pay a median gross rent of $1,992 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In San Benito County, 24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 40.1 min.

San Benito County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (29.2%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).

All data for San Benito County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.