San Benito County, California Demographics 2026
San Benito County, California has a population of 67,290, the 41st most populous county in California. The median household income is $114,394 and the median home value is $793,400. The poverty rate is 6.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
San Benito County Quick Facts
How San Benito County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,056 | 67,290 | +1.9% |
| Median household income | $108,289 | $114,394 | +5.6% |
| Median home value | $751,500 | $793,400 | +5.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in San Benito County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister | 43,811 | $111,834 | 7.9% | $717,500 |
| Ridgemark | 3,403 | $129,744 | 4.6% | $850,300 |
| San Juan Bautista | 2,033 | $115,833 | 7.1% | $785,800 |
| Tres Pinos | 901 | N/A | 0.2% | $1,036,000 |
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Population Overview
San Benito County is located in California with a total population of 67,290. It is the 41st most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in San Benito County is 36.1 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in San Benito County is $114,394. This is 15% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 42% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $793,400. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in San Benito County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 62.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.2%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (62.4% vs 40.2%). The Asian population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.
Education
24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for San Benito County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of San Benito County, California?
San Benito County has a population of 67,290, making it the 41st most populous county in California.
What is the median income in San Benito County?
The median household income in San Benito County is $114,394 with a poverty rate of 6.7%.
How many cities are in San Benito County, California?
San Benito County contains 4 Census-designated places.