CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Bethany

Indiana · 95 residents · 0.095 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Indianapolis city metro area
Compare
The short version

Bethany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,100. Households here earn about 38% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
95
+1%since 2000
from 94 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,000 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2660951291641990201020202024Bethany
202467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,957
+35%since 2000
from $16,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bethany on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(3)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
−23%since 2000
from 38.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.0%
−54.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Bethany

Juliette
Pop 128
Geneva
Pop 72
Indian Creek
Pop 86
Manor
Pop 136
Places similar to Bethany
Head to head

Compare Bethany to nearby cities

BETHANY VS
Mooresville
Income$68,983+90%
Home value$206,400+35%
Population10,173+10608%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BETHANY VS
Martinsville
Income$60,177+66%
Home value$163,400+7%
Population12,141+12680%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BETHANY VS
Bargersville
Income$114,231+215%
Home value$438,900+187%
Population11,862+12386%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BETHANY VS
Plainfield
Income$87,272+141%
Home value$280,600+83%
Population38,574+40504%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethany, Indiana?

Bethany, Indiana has about 95 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethany, Indiana?

The typical household in Bethany, Indiana earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethany, Indiana expensive?

In Bethany, Indiana, the median home is worth about $153,100.

How educated are people in Bethany, Indiana?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bethany, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethany, Indiana?

About 19.0% of people in Bethany, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethany, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethany, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Indiana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Bethany with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →