| General Information | | |
| City Name | San Benito | |
| State | Texas | |
| Population 2000 | 23,324 | |
| Housing Units | 9,120 | |
| Total Area | 11 square miles | |
| Water Area | square miles | |
| Land Area | 11 square miles | |
| Population Density | 2,130 people/square mile | |
| Housing Density | 829 units/square mile | |
| Law Enforcement Employees | 46 | |
| Violent Crimes | 76 | |
| Murders/Manslaughters | 1 | |
| Forcible Rapes | 10 | |
| Robberies | 14 | |
| Aggravated Assaults | 51 | |
| Violent Crimes | 76 | |
| Property Crimes | 1,558 | |
| Burglaries | 331 | |
| Larceny Thefts | 1,172 | |
| Motor Vehicle Thefts | 55 | |
| Arsons | 8 | |