San Benito County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

San Benito County is located in California with a total population of 66,056. It is the 41st most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Benito County is 35.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Benito County is $108,289. This is 12% higher than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $751,500. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Benito County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 61.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.3%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (61.7% vs 39.8%). The Asian population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.