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Bethany

Missouri · 2,956 residents (2025 est.) · 4.441 sq mi
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Bethany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,700. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
3,080
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,087 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
694 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 695 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−2%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,956 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bethany
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,375
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,050 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,944
+77%since 2000
from $15,189 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+20%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(3,040)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(2,948)
Black1.7%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other2.4%(73)
Diversity Score10.4%(320)
Diversity Score
10
+358%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.8%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 6.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethany, Missouri?

Bethany, Missouri has about 3,080 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethany, Missouri?

The typical household in Bethany, Missouri earns about $48,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethany, Missouri expensive?

In Bethany, Missouri, the median home is worth about $121,700, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Bethany, Missouri?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bethany, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethany, Missouri?

About 17.1% of people in Bethany, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethany, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethany, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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