San Benito County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- San Benito County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06069
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 069
Geography
- Land Area
- 1388.65 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.82 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1390.47 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.611651
- Longitude
- -121.085811
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 59,867
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 43,074
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,486 | 40.9% |
| Hispanic | 35,377 | 59.1% |
| White | 19,572 | 32.7% |
| Black | 538 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1,946 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 161 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 180 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 281 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,753 | 45.9% |
| Hispanic | 23,316 | 54.1% |
| White | 16,229 | 37.7% |
| Black | 715 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 2,031 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 510 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 160 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 67,290
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $120,375
- Poverty Rate
- 6.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,465
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,620 | 36.6% |
| Black | 639 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 2,646 | 3.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 37,332
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 17,859 | 47.8% |
| Republican | 9,565 | 25.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,474 | 20.0% |
| Other | 192 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 17,855 | 47.8% |
| Female | 19,181 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,552 | 39.0% |
| Hispanic | 18,002 | 48.2% |
| Black | 87 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 945 | 2.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 19,707
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,583 | 65.9% |
| Hispanic | 7,717 | 42.9% |
| Black | 45 | 51.7% |
| Asian | 506 | 53.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,313 | 52.2% |
| Female | 10,293 | 53.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,353 (23.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,683 (23.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,322
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $803,030
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,998
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 11.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 35.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.