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Bethel

Connecticut · 9,549 residents · 6.163 sq mi
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Bethel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,402. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $312,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,549
+5%since 2000
from 9,137 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,549 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+10%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,402
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,276 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,984
+27%since 2000
from $25,888 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,168
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $868 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+60%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(7,951)
Black1.5%(139)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(423)
Asian4.3%(394)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.8%(2,269)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(7,490)
Black2.4%(229)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(989)
Asian5.7%(548)
Other2.3%(224)
Diversity Score45%(4,301)
Diversity Score
45
+81%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel, Connecticut?

Bethel, Connecticut has about 9,549 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel, Connecticut?

The typical household in Bethel, Connecticut earns about $66,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethel, Connecticut expensive?

In Bethel, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $312,200, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel, Connecticut?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bethel, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel, Connecticut?

About 6.1% of people in Bethel, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethel, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethel, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 714 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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