San Benito, Texas
San Benito: In Cameron County, Texas, USA, San Benito is a town.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 26.1326,-97.6311 |
| Altitude | 36 feet / 11 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:06:53 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 576 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
San Benito is located at 26°7'57"N 97°37'52"W (26.1325800, -97.6311000).
San Benito map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of San Benito
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in San Benito
1San Benito Animal Control
401 N Sam Houston Blvd, San Benito, TX 78586 View details
Phone: +19563613804 | Website available
2San Benito City Municipal Building
485 N Sam Houston Blvd, San Benito, TX 78586 View details
Phone: +19563613800 | Website available
3San Benito City Shop
925 W Stenger St, San Benito, TX 78586 View details
Phone: +19563613890 | Website available
4San Benito City Municipal Building
401 N Sam Houston Blvd, San Benito, TX 78586 View details
Phone: +19563613804 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to San Benito, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455974 | South Texas Training Center | San Benito (TX) | 78586 |
| 407683 | UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen | Harlingen (TX) | 78550-5034 |
| 459985 | Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen | Harlingen (TX) | 78550 |
| 456922 | South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville | Brownsville (TX) | 78520 |
| 459532 | Salon & Spa Institute | Brownsville (TX) | 78520-8809 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to San Benito, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 | 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