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Bethania

North Carolina · 328 residents · 0.679 sq mi
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Bethania has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,821. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $187,500. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
328
−7%since 2000
from 354 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Median age
51.3
+21%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2813253704144582000201020202024Bethania
2024443
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 53%(10)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 93%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 143.4%(11)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.2%(17)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.6%(15)
US avg: 7%
25 to 348.8%(29)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.5%(41)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5421%(69)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6417.4%(57)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7413.4%(44)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847%(23)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.6%(2)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,821
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,986
+28%since 2000
from $25,702 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+20%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bethania on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(281)
Black15.8%(56)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(9)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic86%(282)
Black8.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(13)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban2.1%(6)
Ancestry
German29.5%(84)
English15.4%(44)
Scotch-Irish12.6%(36)
Irish11.9%(34)
Polish9.1%(26)
Greek5.6%(16)
Italian4.2%(12)
American2.8%(8)
Dutch2.8%(8)
Scottish2.8%(8)
Norwegian1.8%(5)
Russian1.4%(4)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian1.1%(3)
Danish0.7%(2)
Swedish0.7%(2)
Welsh0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 96.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married19.6%(38)
Married51%(99)
Widowed1%(2)
Divorced28.4%(55)
Women 15+
Never married26.8%(49)
Married52.5%(96)
Widowed11.5%(21)
Divorced9.3%(17)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethania, North Carolina?

Bethania, North Carolina has about 328 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethania, North Carolina?

The typical household in Bethania, North Carolina earns about $49,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethania, North Carolina expensive?

In Bethania, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $187,500, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Bethania, North Carolina?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bethania, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethania, North Carolina?

About 4.6% of people in Bethania, North Carolina 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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