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Bethesda

Arkansas · 79 residents · 1.46 sq mi
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Bethesda is a city of 79 people in Arkansas. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. The median age is 47.8, about 9 years above the US median. There are 57 fewer people here than in 2023. 0% of residents were born outside the United States.

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

79
−42%since 2023
from 136 in 2023
2020 – 2024
54 / sq mi
−42%since 2023
from 93 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.8
+20%since 2023
from 39.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.46 sq mi
Population, 20202024
6710313917521120202024Bethesda
202479
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1416.5%(13)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419%(15)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419%(15)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7435.4%(28)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.1%(8)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$77,946
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
$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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
58.8%
+58.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.26 people
−30%since 2023
from 3.24 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
36
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican17.7%(14)
Ancestry
German35.4%(28)
Irish35.4%(28)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
31.8%
−45.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
28.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
71.4%
+54.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
60.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
24.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
82.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
17.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(31)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(35)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
45.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
45.6%
US average: 18.4%
54.4%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
10.1%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
45.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
100.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(16)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 16 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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