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Bethalto

Illinois · 9,521 residents · 7.591 sq mi
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Bethalto has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,210. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $115,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,521
+1%since 2000
from 9,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,254 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+9%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Bethalto
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,210
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,201 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,257
+40%since 2000
from $18,697 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(9,193)
Black0.8%(72)
Hispanic / Latino1%(95)
Asian0.4%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(508)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(9,102)
Black0.8%(80)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(181)
Asian0.5%(49)
Other0.6%(59)
Diversity Score9.5%(903)
Diversity Score
9
+77%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethalto, Illinois?

Bethalto, Illinois has about 9,521 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethalto, Illinois?

The typical household in Bethalto, Illinois earns about $49,210 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethalto, Illinois expensive?

In Bethalto, Illinois, the median home is worth about $115,400, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Bethalto, Illinois?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bethalto, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethalto, Illinois?

About 9.0% of people in Bethalto, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethalto, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethalto, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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