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Bethel

Alaska · 6,325 residents · 44.499 sq mi
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Bethel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,624. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,600. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,325
+16%since 2000
from 5,471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.3
+4%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Bethel
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,624
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,353
+70%since 2000
from $20,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,490
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $931 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
55.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(1,431)
Black0.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(93)
Asian2.9%(157)
Other0%
Diversity Score38%(2,078)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(1,177)
Black1.2%(73)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(144)
Asian3%(187)
Other68.8%(4,350)
Diversity Score52.6%(3,328)
Diversity Score
53
+39%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.9 min
+1%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel, Alaska?

Bethel, Alaska has about 6,325 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel, Alaska?

The typical household in Bethel, Alaska earns about $86,624 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethel, Alaska expensive?

In Bethel, Alaska, the median home is worth about $287,600, and the typical rent is about $1,490 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel, Alaska?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bethel, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel, Alaska?

About 17.1% of people in Bethel, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethel, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethel, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,638 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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