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Bethel

Minnesota · 466 residents · 0.98 sq mi
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Bethel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

466
+5%since 2000
from 443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
476 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
34.3
+14%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3794284775265751990201020202024Bethel
2024474
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,375
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,913
+15%since 2000
from $16,399 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
16.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$203,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$645
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
75.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
16.7% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
51.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
45.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.6
+95%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(420)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(438)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(10)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(40)
9
+27%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
9.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
7.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.8%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

55.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
44.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.9%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel, Minnesota?

Bethel, Minnesota has about 466 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bethel, Minnesota earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethel, Minnesota expensive?

In Bethel, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $203,000, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel, Minnesota?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bethel, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel, Minnesota?

About 16.5% of people in Bethel, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethel, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethel, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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