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Bethel

Maine · 537 residents · 1.628 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $379,500. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
537
−2%since 2023
from 546 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
330 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 335 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
−1%since 2023
from 39.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
52556159863467020202024Bethel
2024537
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$44,994
−2%since 2023
from $45,875 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+11%since 2023
from 0.400 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$379,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $357,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $864 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
52.1% rent
Vacancy rate
48.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(537)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(9)
Diversity Score4.1%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(528)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(9)
Diversity Score4.1%(22)
Diversity Score
4
+2%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
+2%since 2023
from 9.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
Female
48.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel, Maine?

Bethel, Maine has about 537 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bethel, Maine expensive?

In Bethel, Maine, the median home is worth about $379,500, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel, Maine?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bethel, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel, Maine?

About 22.3% of people in Bethel, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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

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