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Bethel

Maine · 658 residents · 1.628 sq mi
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Bethel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,742. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $215,100. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

658
+12%vs 2021
vs 590 in 2021
2020 – 2024
404 / sq mi
+12%vs 2021
vs 362 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
50.3
+14%vs 2021
vs 44.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
52556159863467020202024Bethel
2024537
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,742
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $25,026 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2022
$27,014
+7%vs 2021
vs $25,154 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+10.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
35.5%
−5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$215,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $235,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$286
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $273 in 2021
US average: $1,124
53.2%
−7.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.2% in 2021
46.8% rent
6.8
−28%vs 2021
vs 9.4 in 2021
2020 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(569)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(21)
Diversity Score8.6%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(620)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other1.8%(12)
Diversity Score10.1%(66)
10
+17%vs 2021
vs 9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.6%
+10.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
34.0%
+8.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.9 min
+34%vs 2021
vs 23.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
68.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
18.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.9% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
60.8%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
34.2%
+3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

41.7%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.8% in 2021
58.3%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.2% in 2021
3.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
3.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel, Maine?

Bethel, Maine has about 658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel, Maine?

The typical household in Bethel, Maine earns about $31,742 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethel, Maine expensive?

In Bethel, Maine, the median home is worth about $215,100, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel, Maine?

About 41.6% 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 35.5% 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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