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Bethel

Delaware · 274 residents (2025 est.) · 0.44 sq mi
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Bethel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,375. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 191 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $294,700. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375
+104%since 2000
from 184 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
852 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.5
+23%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:274 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1332142963774581990201020202024Bethel
2024375
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,375
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,107 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,763
+81%since 2000
from $25,254 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.274
−36%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
1.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+3%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
11
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(176)
Black2.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(287)
Black5.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(6)
Diversity Score48%(180)
Diversity Score
48
+356%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.5%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2017
from 84.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel, Delaware?

Bethel, Delaware has about 375 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel, Delaware?

The typical household in Bethel, Delaware earns about $99,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethel, Delaware expensive?

In Bethel, Delaware, the median home is worth about $294,700.

How educated are people in Bethel, Delaware?

About 35.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bethel, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel, Delaware?

About 0.5% of people in Bethel, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethel, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethel, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 215 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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