San Benito, Texas
San Benito: In Cameron County, Texas, USA, San Benito is a town. At the 2010 census, its population was 24,250 people. San Benito celebrated the 100th anniversary of its designation on April 3, 2007. From April to May 1907, the post office was called 'Diaz.' On November 17, 2007, the San Benito Museum, Freddy Fender Museum, and Conjunto Music Museum opened in the same building. On October 25, 1975, Freddy Fender welcomed his hometown of San Benito, population 15,177, on the television show Hee Haw. The Brownsville-Harlingen-Raymondville and the Matamoros-Brownsville metropolitan areas comprise San Benito.
About
San Benito is a town located in the county of Cameron in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,250 and a population density of 580 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,085 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about San Benito
| Population : | 24,085 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Cameron County |
| Postal code : | 78586 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 956 |
| Area : | 41.79 km2 |
| Altitude : | 36 feet / 11 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:11:52 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 576 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
San Benito is located at 26°7'57"N 97°37'52"W (26.1325800, -97.6311000).
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- Official Website
Official website of San Benito
Demographics
According to census records, the population of San Benito decreased by 0.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,250 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,506 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,482 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,471 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,466 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,411 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,474 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,443 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,286 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,243 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,085 | -0.66% | estimation process |
Other Places in San Benito
1 San Benito Animal Control
401 N Sam Houston Blvd, San Benito, TX 78586 ➦ Show Map
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2 San Benito City Municipal Building
485 N Sam Houston Blvd, San Benito, TX 78586 ➦ Show Map
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3 San Benito City Shop
925 W Stenger St, San Benito, TX 78586 ➦ Show Map
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4 San Benito City Municipal Building
401 N Sam Houston Blvd, San Benito, TX 78586 ➦ Show Map
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People born in San Benito (7)
People born in San Benito, including historian and columnist T. R. Fehrenbach, Player of and Canadian football Kevin Garrett, baseball player Scott Mullen, .
List
- Armando Torres III (U.S. Marine who was reportedly kidnapped by gunmen near the U.S.-Mexico border of Tamaulipas) he was born in 01/01/1985
- Hydra (Roller derby skater)
- Larry Keller (American football player) he was born in 02/10/1953
- Charley Crockett (American singer and songwriter) he was born in 01/01/1984
Schools in San Benito
College & universities near San Benito, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455974 | South Texas Training Center | San Benito (TX) | 78586 |
| 459985 | Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen | Harlingen (TX) | 78550 |
| 407683 | UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen | Harlingen (TX) | 78550-5034 |
| 456922 | South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville | Brownsville (TX) | 78520 |
| 459532 | Salon & Spa Institute | Brownsville (TX) | 78520-8809 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near San Benito, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGN | Harlingen, Texas | 215 E. Monroe Ave. | BUS |
| BSV | Brownsville, Texas | 1134 E. St. Charles Street | BUS |
| MEN | McAllen, Texas | 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business | BUS |
Post offices near San Benito
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| San Ben Post Office | San Benito (TX) | 78586 |
| Downtown Harlingen Post Office | Harlingen (TX) | 78550 |
| Lozan Post Office | Lozano (TX) | 78568 |
| Harlingen Post Office | Harlingen (TX) | 78550 |
| Rio Hond Post Office | Rio Hondo (TX) | 78583 |
Other cities in Cameron County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cameron County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 183,428 | The southernmost city in Texas. |
| Harlingen | 65,176 | The most populous city in Cameron County, Texas. |
| Los Fresnos | 7,826 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| La Feria | 7,240 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Cameron Park | 6,963 | Census designated place |
| Cameron Park Colonia | 6,963 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America |
| Port Isabel | 6,226 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Primera | 5,271 | Town of the United States |
| Laureles | 3,692 | Census designated place in Texas, USA |
| Laguna Heights | 3,488 | Place in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Laguna Vista | 3,217 | Town of the United States |
| Combes | 3,037 | Town of the United States |
| La Paloma | 2,903 | La Paloma, in Cameron County, Texas, United States, is a census-designated place (CDP). |
| South Padre Island | 2,752 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Santa Rosa | 2,684 | The town of Cameron County, Texas, U. |
| Rio Hondo | 2,639 | City in Texas, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
San Benito distances to largest Texas cities
