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Benjamin

County:
Knox County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.051
State:
Texas

Benjamin is a city located in Knox County, Texas. Benjamin has a 2025 population of 194 . It is also the county seat of Knox County . Benjamin is currently declining at a rate of -1.52% annually and its population has decreased by -1.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 197 in 2020.

The median household income in Benjamin is $49,375 with a poverty rate of 5.07%. The median age in Benjamin is 31.4 years: 29.3 years for males, and 31.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 126.9 males.

194
Total Population
185
Density (mi²)
-3 -1.52%
Growth

Benjamin Population

Benjamin Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benjamin includes 91.53% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (91.53%)

Two or more races (8.47%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White21691.53%
Two or more races208.47%

Benjamin Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benjamin's average per capita income is $48,229. Household income levels show a median of $49,375. The poverty rate stands at 5.07%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Households$49,375$71,062
Non Families$27,917$32,607
Families-$83,602
Married Families--

$48,229

Average Income

$49,375

Median Household Income

5.07%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)