Regional Demographics & Modeling
San Benito County Regional Growth Forecast
In partnership with AMBAG, SBCOG projects population, housing, and employment growth through 2050 to guide transportation investments and land use planning.
Projected 2050 Population
84,500
+28% growth from 2020 baseline (66,000 residents).
Projected Housing Units
27,800
Expansion in Hollister, San Juan Bautista & Unincorporated County.
Projected Employment Jobs
23,200
Commercial, agricultural, and light industrial job creation.
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The Regional Growth Forecast provides data inputs for SBCOG's travel demand model, regional air quality planning, and housing needs assessments across San Benito County.