San Benito County, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of San Benito County was 67,579, a 1.36% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, San Benito County's population was 66,675, an increase of 3.34% compared to a population of 64,521 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

San Benito County, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of San Benito County increased by 13,774. In this period, the peak population was 67,579 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 53,805 - -
2001 54,773 968 1.8%
2002 55,289 516 0.94%
2003 55,527 238 0.43%
2004 55,271 -256 -0.46%
2005 55,155 -116 -0.21%
2006 54,706 -449 -0.81%
2007 54,737 31 0.06%
2008 55,012 275 0.5%
2009 55,256 244 0.44%
2010 55,544 288 0.52%
2011 56,094 550 0.99%
2012 56,704 610 1.09%
2013 57,320 616 1.09%
2014 57,891 571 1%
2015 58,276 385 0.67%
2016 59,270 994 1.71%
2017 60,190 920 1.55%
2018 61,415 1,225 2.04%
2019 62,803 1,388 2.26%
2020 64,521 1,718 2.74%
2021 66,675 2,154 3.34%
2022 67,579 904 1.36%
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San Benito County, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, San Benito County's population increased by 1,739 (3.23%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, San Benito County's population increased by 8,977 (16.16%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows San Benito County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
San Benito County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 67,579. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, San Benito County's population peaked in year 2022 at 67,579.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, San Benito County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 53,805.

San Benito County, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of San Benito County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.

From 2000 to 2022, San Benito County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.16% per year. Overall the population grew 25.60% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows San Benito County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
San Benito County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.16% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 3,058. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2020 to 2021, San Benito County's population grew the most with an increase of 2,154 (3.34%).

While from 2005 and 2006, San Benito County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 449 (-0.81%).

Things to know

Is San Benito County, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, San Benito County's population increased by 3,058 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 2,154 (3.34%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 904 (1.36%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of San Benito County, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of San Benito County increased by 10,259 (17.90%). The population was highest at 67,579 in the year 2022 and lowest at 57,320 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.77%.

References

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San Benito County, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the San Benito County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of San Benito County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of San Benito County was 67,579, a 1.36% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, San Benito County population was 66,675, an increase of 3.34% compared to a population of 64,521 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of San Benito County increased by 13,774. In this period, the peak population was 67,579 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

San Benito County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the San Benito County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in San Benito County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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