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Bethel Island

California · 2,131 residents · 5.251 sq mi
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Bethel Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,019. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $323,700. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,131
−8%since 2000
from 2,312 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
406 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.6
+13%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bethel Island
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,019
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,569 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,162
+20%since 2000
from $26,739 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade36.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,700
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+105%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,962)
Black1.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(203)
Asian1%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(608)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(1,453)
Black2.6%(56)
Hispanic / Latino21%(447)
Asian2.3%(48)
Other1.1%(24)
Diversity Score54.6%(1,164)
Diversity Score
55
+108%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
−6%since 2000
from 34.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 38.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel Island, California?

Bethel Island, California has about 2,131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel Island, California?

The typical household in Bethel Island, California earns about $62,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethel Island, California expensive?

In Bethel Island, California, the median home is worth about $323,700, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel Island, California?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bethel Island, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel Island, California?

About 23.7% of people in Bethel Island, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethel Island, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethel Island, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 133 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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