San Benito
City in Cameron County, Texas
San Benito is a city in Cameron County, Texas, with 24,861 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is El Camino Angosto, 1.2 miles S.
- 24,861residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 15.8 sq miland area · 40.9 km²
- 1,573 / sq mipopulation density
- 78586ZIP code
About San Benito
San Benito is a city in Cameron County, in the U.S. state of Texas, United States. Its population was 24,861 at the 2020 census. On April 3, 2007, San Benito celebrated the 100th anniversary of its naming.
The post office was named "Diaz" from April to May 1907. The San Benito Museum, Freddy Fender Museum, and Conjunto Music Museum opened in the same building on November 17, 2007.
On October 25, 1975, on the television show Hee Haw, Freddy Fender saluted his hometown of San Benito, population 15,177.
San Benito is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas.
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Living in San Benito
- Median household income
- $43,639
- Median home value
- $85,300
- Median rent
- $839/mo
- Median age
- 33.8
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San Benito had 24,861 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,861 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,573 per sq mi (607 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Benito at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cameron County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 24,861 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.80 sq mi (40.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.1294° N, 97.6441° W |
| ZIP code | 78586 |
| Official website | cityofsanbenito.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4865036 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Benito
- El Camino Angosto1.2 mi S
- Lago3.5 mi SE
- Palmer4.1 mi S
- Arroyo Colorado Estates4.4 mi NE
- Rice Tracts4.9 mi S
- Green Valley Farms5.0 mi E
- La Paloma5.4 mi S
- Harlingen5.4 mi NW
- Villa del Sol5.8 mi NE
- Rangerville5.9 mi W
- Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz6.6 mi S
- Juarez7.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about San Benito
What county is San Benito in?
San Benito is in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the population of San Benito, TX?
24,861 people lived in San Benito at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Benito, TX?
The ZIP code of San Benito is 78586.
What is the elevation of San Benito?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Benito?
El Camino Angosto (1.2 mi), Lago (3.5 mi), Palmer (4.1 mi), Arroyo Colorado Estates (4.4 mi), Rice Tracts (4.9 mi).
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