The map below shows majority race by area in San Benito, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on San Benito racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in San Benito overall is hispanic, making up 86.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 12.1%. There are more hispanic people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
San Benito, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
12.1% |
Hispanic |
86.9% |
Black |
0.1% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
San Benito, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
12.1% |
Hispanic |
86.9% |
Black |
0.1% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for San Benito, TX
The map below shows diversity in San Benito. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
San Benito Diversity Score
21
With a diversity score of 21 out of 100, San Benito is less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within San Benito's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of San Benito.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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