CITY · 2020 ACS
Bethesda
Arkansas · 199 residents · 1.459 sq mi
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The short version
The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 104 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
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Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202479
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−66.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.6%
Manufacturing20.6%
Transportation & warehousing18.6%
Information15.7%
Finance & insurance13.7%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(7)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.4%(21)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
70.1%
−29.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Bethesda, Arkansas?
Bethesda, Arkansas has about 199 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
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 9.2% of people in Bethesda, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.
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