Benjamin, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 266, Benjamin's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Benjamin is a small community located in Texas, within Knox County. The total population is 266. It ranks as the 1489th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Benjamin is 25.5 years. This is 28% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 46.6% of the population under 18, Benjamin has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Benjamin is $52,708. This is 33% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.0%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Benjamin, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $62,900. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Benjamin is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Benjamin is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 39.5%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Benjamin, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.