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Bethesda

Arkansas · 79 residents · 1.459 sq mi
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Bethesda has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,946. Population has fallen 42% since 2023, a loss of 57 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79
−42%since 2023
from 136 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
54 / sq mi
−42%since 2023
from 93 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+20%since 2023
from 39.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
6710313917521120202024Bethesda
202479
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,946
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,187
+5%since 2023
from $27,910 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.088
−62%since 2023
from 0.230 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
58.8%
+58.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.5%(29)
Diversity Score
36
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.8%
−45.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.4%
+54.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
Female
60.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethesda, Arkansas?

Bethesda, Arkansas has about 79 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethesda, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bethesda, Arkansas earns about $77,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Bethesda, Arkansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bethesda, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethesda, Arkansas?

About 0.0% of people in Bethesda, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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