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Bethel Acres

Oklahoma · 3,029 residents · 28.269 sq mi
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Bethel Acres has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,353. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,029
+11%since 2000
from 2,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+9%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bethel Acres
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,353
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,961 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,378
+45%since 2000
from $18,826 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
13.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+41%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,410)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(36)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(161)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(2,301)
Black1.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(106)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other17.4%(526)
Diversity Score46.4%(1,405)
Diversity Score
46
+690%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel Acres, Oklahoma?

Bethel Acres, Oklahoma has about 3,029 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel Acres, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Bethel Acres, Oklahoma earns about $62,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethel Acres, Oklahoma expensive?

In Bethel Acres, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $156,500, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel Acres, Oklahoma?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bethel Acres, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel Acres, Oklahoma?

About 8.4% of people in Bethel Acres, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethel Acres, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethel Acres, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 524 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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