In 2022, government transfers made up 14.7% of income in San Benito County, a 4.6% rise from 10.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
In 2022, residents of San Benito County received an average of $9,080 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second lowest in California.
Farms throughout cities in San Benito County received $2.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.
Farms throughout cities in Santa Clara County received $6.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.
In 2022, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $80,000 in grants for economic development projects in San Benito County, California.