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Benavides, TX
City in Duval County, Texas.
Population
1,470
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
830
ZIP codes
0
Benavides and its ZIP codes
Benavides at a glance
- Benavides is about 7.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,216, 42% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,600 (75% below Texas) and median rent is $867 a month.
Local data for Benavides, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benavides, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,216
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$70,600
Median rent
$867/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
51.1
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,154), German Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Duval County. PPP loans are for Benavides.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,208
3,706 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,871
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$110M
FY 2026, $11,201 per person
How people get to work
Benavides, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled18.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benavides, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
328
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
23
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 43°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benavides, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
23.0%
U.S. 12.1% +10.9 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
36.0%
U.S. 11.1% +24.9 pts
Cities near Benavides
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RealitosCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| ConcepcionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| San DiegoCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Loma Linda EastCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| Coyote AcresCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| Ben BoltCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 12.2 |
| Alice AcresCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.9 |
| Rancho AlegreCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| FreerCity | 23 mi | 4.1 |
| AliceCity | 24 mi | 12 |
| Las LomitasCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.9 |
| PremontCity | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| HebbronvilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.5 |
| AmargosaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.3 |
| Owl RanchCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| BruniCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benavides, TX in?
- Benavides is in Duval County, Texas.
- What is the population of Benavides, TX?
- About 1,470 people live in Benavides, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benavides?
- Nearby places include Realitos (13 mi), Concepcion (14 mi), San Diego (16 mi), Loma Linda East (18 mi), Coyote Acres (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023