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Bethune

Colorado · 237 residents · 0.162 sq mi
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Bethune has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,271. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
+5%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,463 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+26%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1592042502953401990201020202024Bethune
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,271
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,958 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,239
+52%since 2000
from $13,994 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(70)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(123)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(148)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.9%(139)
Diversity Score
59
+8%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
24.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethune, Colorado?

Bethune, Colorado has about 237 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethune, Colorado?

The typical household in Bethune, Colorado earns about $44,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethune, Colorado expensive?

In Bethune, Colorado, the median home is worth about $59,400, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Bethune, Colorado?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bethune, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethune, Colorado?

About 17.1% of people in Bethune, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethune, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethune, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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