In the CDP, the population was spread out with 41.7% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 13.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $21,346, and the median income for a family was $23,821. Males had a median income of $19,100 versus $13,417 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $6,944. About 36.9% of families and 41.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.7% of those under age 18 and 64.6% of those age 65 or over. Encantada-Ranchito El Calaboz is served by the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.