San Benito, TX ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

78586 is the only ZIP Code for San Benito, TX

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ZIP Code:	78586 (Standard)
County:	Cameron County, TX
Area Code:	956
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	24,861 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Brownsville-Harlingen, TX [Learn More]
Coordinates:	26.1073, -97.6439
Land Area:	152.59 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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San Benito, TX has 1 ZIP Code

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
78586	Standard	50,135	100.00%	Carricitos,Colaboz,La Paloma,Landrum,Las Rusias,Laureles,Los Cuates,Ranchito,Rangerville,Yescas

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Population & Demographics

San Benito, TX has 49,103 residents, with an average household size of 3.1. The gender split is 51.7% male and 48.3% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.2%) and 35-39 (4.6%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 90.5%. Those born outside the United States make up 17.5% (higher than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	50,135
Total Households:	14,701
Total Housing Units:	16,848
Average Household Size:	3.40
Average Family Size:	3.48

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	24,861
Total Households:	8,058
Total Housing Units:	9,403
Average Household Size:	3.07
Average Family Size:	3.55

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	54,169	56,581	58,144	57,459	57,019	56,314	56,086	56,284	56,692	59,360	48,726	49,504	49,103
Decennial Census	55,878	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	50,135	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 32.4

Male Median Age: 30.6

Female Median Age: 33.9

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,716	1,993	2,444	2,447	1,871	1,550	1,304	1,274	1,370	1,468	1,305	1,330	1,220	1,040	872	507	351	318
Female	1,697	1,894	2,292	2,471	1,746	1,571	1,463	1,486	1,581	1,570	1,541	1,434	1,325	1,156	934	659	474	461
Total	3,413	3,887	4,736	4,918	3,617	3,121	2,767	2,760	2,951	3,038	2,846	2,764	2,545	2,196	1,806	1,166	825	779

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	18,405	24.13%
Black:	155	0.20%
Hispanic:*	46,673	61.20%
Asian:	121	0.16%
American Indian:	283	0.37%
Hawaiian:	13	0.02%
Other:	10,614	13.92%
Total:	76,264	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	24,380	48.63%	30.6 years
Females:	25,755	51.37%	33.9 years
Total:	50,135	100%	32.4 years

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	11,980	48.19%	32.2 years
Females:	12,881	51.81%	36.0 years
Total:	24,861	100%	34.2 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	37,484	76.34%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	390	0.79%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	3,937	8.02%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	7,292	22.87%
Total Population:	49,103	100%
Total Native Population:	37,874	77.13%
Total Foreign-born Population:	11,229	22.87%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in San Benito, TX have an average household income of $44,158 (much lower than the State by 42.1%, and much lower than the Nation by 43.8%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a moderate gap ($46,891 vs $23,399). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is about the same as the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$32,878	$32,381	$31,303	$29,617	$28,459	$28,013	$29,535	$31,506	$31,809	$35,951	$38,489	$42,515	$44,158
Median Family Income	$36,058	$35,169	$34,795	$33,780	$32,415	$31,694	$32,497	$36,290	$37,681	$39,053	$41,299	$44,978	$46,891
Median NonFamily Income	$15,161	$14,454	$14,043	$14,372	$15,119	$16,757	$17,047	$17,207	$17,317	$20,651	$21,417	$23,281	$23,399
Median Male Income	$26,509	$26,779	$27,982	$27,439	$30,455	$31,099	$32,122	$33,468	$35,702	$31,700	$33,440	$34,178	$34,751
Median Female Income	$20,827	$21,117	$22,069	$23,709	$23,872	$25,240	$26,508	$26,215	$27,480	$28,358	$32,756	$33,878	$35,661

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	18,882	52.27%
Unemployed:	871	2.41%
Not In Labor Force:	16,369	45.32%
Total:	36,122	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,729	25.05%
Service:	5,094	26.98%
Sales and Office:	2,901	15.36%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	3,035	16.07%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,123	16.54%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	18,882	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In San Benito, TX, the median home value is $83,200 - much lower than the State by 68.0%, and up $21,600 (35.1%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $839 per month - much lower than the State by 37.3%, and up $112 (15.4%) since 2020. Most renters in San Benito pay under $1,000 (61.7%). About 61.7% pay under $1,000 and 1.3% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.3% (29.0% have a mortgage) and renters make up 31.7% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$60,600	$62,500	$62,500	$61,600	$62,000	$58,500	$59,300	$59,700	$59,600	$61,600	$68,100	$75,800	$83,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	343	10.09%
$500 to $999:	1,528	44.95%
$1,000 to $1,499:	825	24.27%
$1,500 to $1,999:	21	0.62%
$2,000 to $2,499:	28	0.82%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	654	19.24%
Total:	3,399	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$564	$555	$535	$544	$545	$563	$609	$651	$689	$727	$749	$812	$839

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,217	22.03%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	7,986	54.69%
Renter Occupied:	3,399	23.28%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	14,602	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	14,602	90.44%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,543	9.56%
Total Housing Units:	16,145	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

13.2% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (33.1%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 70.5%, which is well below the state rate (85.7%). The share of people in poverty is 22.8%, which is markedly above the state rate (10.5%) and markedly above the national rate (8.7%), down 6.3 percentage points since 2011 and down 7.5 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	5,794	20.64%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	4,265	15.19%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	7,854	27.98%
Some college, no degree:	4,918	17.52%
Associate's degree:	1,769	6.30%
Bachelor's degree:	2,300	8.19%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,172	4.17%
Total:	28,072	100%
High school graduate or higher:	18,013	64.17%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,472	12.37%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	16,518	32.17%
Public Insurance:	20,520	39.97%
No Insurance:	14,304	27.86%
Total:	51,342	100%
Has Health Insurance:	37,038	72.14%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	29.1%	32.2%	32.6%	34.8%	34.8%	35.9%	32.9%	30.6%	30.3%	26.4%	23.7%	22.1%	22.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	722	4.86%
Kindergarten:	833	5.61%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	7,205	48.54%
High school (grades 9-12):	3,639	24.51%
College or graduate school:	2,445	16.47%
Total:	14,844	100%
Early Childhood:	1,555	10.48%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	11,677	78.66%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

San Benito supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 454 business establishments, employing about 6,334 people with an annual payroll of $223,145,000. USPS data shows 15,405 residential mailboxes and 754 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	15,405Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	754Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	16,746Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	12,483Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	755Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	454Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$54,174,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$223,145,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,334Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

San Benito, TX is located in Cameron County, within the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15180) and Texas's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 423,192 people, about 11.8% of whom live in San Benito. ZIP Codes here cover 152.593 sq mi of land and a water area of 7.117 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Brownsville-Harlingen, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	15180Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	423,192Source: Census
MSA:	Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	152.593 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	7.117 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	34Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	65036Source: Census
Place Name:	San Benito city; TexasSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from San Benito, TX

Olmito, TX ~8.2 miles
Harlingen, TX ~9.5 miles
Brownsville, TX ~11.4 miles
La Feria, TX ~12.5 miles
Los Fresnos, TX ~14.5 miles
Santa Rosa, TX ~15.2 miles
Rio Hondo, TX ~16.7 miles
Mercedes, TX ~16.8 miles
Lyford, TX ~21.8 miles
Weslaco, TX ~21.8 miles
Port Isabel, TX ~22.6 miles
Edcouch, TX ~24.0 miles
Donna, TX ~27.4 miles
South Padre Island, TX ~28.7 miles
Alamo, TX ~29.9 miles
Raymondville, TX ~31.3 miles
San Juan, TX ~32.1 miles
Edinburg, TX ~33.2 miles
Pharr, TX ~35.2 miles
Mcallen, TX ~37.7 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on April 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 4/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 4/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 4/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

White:	9,716	25.66%
Black:	109	0.29%
Hispanic:*	22,795	60.21%
Asian:	86	0.23%
American Indian:	129	0.34%
Hawaiian:	5	0.01%
Other:	5,018	13.25%
Total:	37,858	100%

Native, born in the United States:	20,134	81.59%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	225	0.91%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,524	6.18%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,794	17.50%
Total Population:	24,677	100%
Total Native Population:	20,359	82.50%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,318	17.50%

Management, business, science, and arts:	2,535	28.56%
Service:	2,010	22.64%
Sales and Office:	1,789	20.15%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,362	15.34%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,181	13.30%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	8,877	100%

Less than 9th grade:	2,700	18.75%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,546	10.74%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,194	29.12%
Some college, no degree:	2,935	20.38%
Associate's degree:	1,132	7.86%
Bachelor's degree:	1,280	8.89%
Graduate or professional degree:	614	4.26%
Total:	14,401	100%
High school graduate or higher:	10,155	70.52%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,894	13.15%

Private Insurance:	8,588	32.87%
Public Insurance:	10,855	41.55%
No Insurance:	6,684	25.58%
Total:	26,127	100%
Has Health Insurance:	19,443	74.42%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from San Benito, TX

Sources & References

Employed:	8,877	48.74%
Unemployed:	509	2.79%
Not In Labor Force:	8,827	48.47%
Total:	18,213	100%

Less than $500:	273	10.96%
$500 to $999:	1,027	41.23%
$1,000 to $1,499:	759	30.47%
$1,500 to $1,999:	21	0.84%
$2,000 to $2,499:	28	1.12%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	383	15.38%
Total:	2,491	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,556	19.81%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,807	48.47%
Renter Occupied:	2,491	31.72%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,854	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,854	88.58%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,013	11.42%
Total Housing Units:	8,867	100%

Nursery School, Preschool:	311	4.06%
Kindergarten:	447	5.83%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,907	50.97%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,731	22.58%
College or graduate school:	1,269	16.56%
Total:	7,665	100%
Early Childhood:	758	9.89%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,085	79.39%