San Benito

A city in Cameron County, Texas — population 24,085 as of 2020.

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Population 24,085Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 15.8 sq mi (40.93 km²), 0.34 sq mi water
Median age: 33.8
Households: 8,351
Persons per household: 2.9
Median household income: $43,639
Median house value: $85,300

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Office: MAYOR
Address: 401 N SAM HOUSTON BLVD, SAN BENITO, TX 78586

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