San Benito County, California
San Benito County: County in California, United States
About
San Benito County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,269 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 64,055 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hollister. The county was created 174 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about San Benito County
| Population : | 64,055 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| Area : | 3206 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.17% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.83% |
| Named for : | Benedict of Nursia |
| Altitude : | 3,360 feet / 1024 meters |
| Capital : | Hollister |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 06:37:18 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
San Benito County is located at 36°36'21"N 121°4'30"W (36.6057100, -121.0750000). It has 4 neighbors: Fresno County, Merced County, Monterey County and Santa Clara County.
San Benito County map
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The largest city of San Benito County is Hollister with a population of 41,805. Other cities include and San Juan Bautista population 2,124. See all San Benito County cities & populated places.
San Benito County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Benito County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hollister | 41,805 | A city in San Benito County, California. |
| Ridgemark | 3,016 | Census-designated place in San Benito County, California |
| San Juan Bautista | 2,124 | City in San Benito County, California, United States |
| Aromas | 566 | Census-designated place in Monterey County, California |
- Official Website
Official website of San Benito County
San Benito County has 4 neighbours.
- Fresno County county in California, United States
- Merced County county in California, United States
- Monterey County county in California, United States
- Santa Clara County county in California, United States
Demographics
The population of San Benito County increased by 13.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 55,269 | - | census |
| 2011 | 55,977 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 56,599 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 57,239 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 57,825 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 58,216 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 59,225 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 60,164 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 61,467 | 2.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 62,808 | 2.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 64,055 | 1.95% | estimation process |
California Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 9,943,046 | County in California, United States of America |
| Los Angeles | 3,970,219 | The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. |
| San Diego County | 3,332,427 | San Diego County, founded in 1850, is one of 58 counties in the US state of California. |
| Orange County | 3,166,857 | County in California, United States |
| Riverside County | 2,489,188 | County in California, United States |
| San Bernardino County | 2,189,183 | County in California, United States |
| Santa Clara County | 1,907,105 | County in California, United States |
| Alameda County | 1,662,323 | County in California, United States |
| Sacramento County | 1,559,146 | County in California, United States |
| San Diego | 1,422,420 | The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. |
| Laguna | 1,370,232 | A city located in Orange County, California. |
| Contra Costa County | 1,152,333 | County in California, United States |
| San Jose | 1,013,616 | The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. |
| Fresno County | 1,000,918 | County in California, United States |
| Kern County | 901,362 | |
| San Francisco County | 866,606 | County, coextensive with the city of San Francisco, California, United States |
