San Benito County, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 41st-largest in California
The population of San Benito County, California is 66,056 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 41st-largest county in California. The median household income is $108,289, the median home value is $751,500, and the median age is 35.9.
The population of San Benito County has grown 24.5% since 2010 (55,544 → 69,159), a +1.58% annualized rate.
66,056
Population
+1.58%
Annual growth
48
People / sq mi
$108,289
Median Income
$751,500
Median Home Value
San Benito County covers 1,389 sq mi of land at 47.6 people per square mile.
About San Benito County, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of San Benito County: the median home is valued at $751,500. With 66,056 residents, San Benito County is a county in California. It ranks #41 among counties in California by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $108,289, putting San Benito County near the top of US counties. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 5.8%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $751,500, with typical rent around $1,922.
Roughly 22.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. A solid 10.3% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in San Benito County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
San Benito County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of San Benito County had a population of 55,544 in 2010 and 69,159 in 2024, a 24.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 69,159 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.58%.
69,159
Population (2024)
55,544
Population (2010)
69,159
Peak (2024)
1.58%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 55,544 |
| 2011 | 56,094 |
| 2012 | 56,704 |
| 2013 | 57,320 |
| 2014 | 57,891 |
| 2015 | 58,276 |
| 2016 | 59,270 |
| 2017 | 60,190 |
| 2018 | 61,415 |
| 2019 | 62,803 |
| 2020 | 64,533 |
| 2021 | 66,703 |
| 2022 | 67,715 |
| 2023 | 68,341 |
| 2024 | 69,159 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
35.9
Median Age
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Male
13.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.9% · Seniors (65+): 13.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $108,289+$11,955 vs state |
| Mean household income | $138,189 |
| Per-capita income | $43,524 |
| Poverty rate | 5.8%-2.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in San Benito County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.9%
Drive alone
0.7%
Carpool
74.5%
Public transit
10.3%
Work from home
36.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$751,500+$56,100 vs state
Median home value
$1,922
Median rent
67.4%
Homeownership rate
20,937
Total housing units
96.4%
Occupied
3.6%
Vacant
32.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.7%
With health insurance
97.2%
With broadband internet
9.6%
Foreign-born
4.2%
Veterans (18+)
10.5%
With a disability
57.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.2%
High School+
22.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
San Benito County, California has a population of 66,056 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 41st-largest county in California. Population density is 48 people per square mile.
The population of San Benito County has grown 24.5% since 2010 (55,544 → 69,159), a +1.58% annualized rate.
The median household income in San Benito County, California is $108,289, with mean (average) household income of $138,189 and per-capita income of $43,524. 5.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In San Benito County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (45.1%), Hispanic or Latino (4.5%), Black or African American (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in San Benito County, California is 35.9 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.
The median home value in San Benito County is $751,500 and median monthly rent is $1,922. 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,937 total housing units, 3.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in San Benito County, California is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.
Los Angeles is among the largest cities associated with San Benito County, California, with a population of 3,857,897.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.