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Bethany

Oregon · 31,350 residents · 5.442 sq mi
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Bethany is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,417. Population has grown 18% since 2019. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $572,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 106% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% 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

Total population
31,350
+18%since 2019
from 26,501 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,761 / sq mi
+18%since 2019
from 4,870 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
−3%since 2019
from 38.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
18K22K26K30K34K201020202024Bethany
202433K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,417
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $135,800 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,038
−3%since 2019
from $53,756 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 72.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$572,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $557,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,811
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,682 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 72.6% in 2019
30.2% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+3%since 2019
from 4.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(12,580)
Black1.7%(442)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,393)
Asian39%(10,344)
Other6.6%(1,742)
Diversity Score76.9%(20,371)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(12,636)
Black2%(637)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,223)
Asian44.3%(13,890)
Other6%(1,869)
Diversity Score78.8%(24,688)
Diversity Score
79
+2%since 2019
from 77 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 69.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 96.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 38.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
−1%since 2019
from 26.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 76.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 68.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 70.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
Female
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
Foreign born
36.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethany, Oregon?

Bethany, Oregon has about 31,350 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethany, Oregon?

The typical household in Bethany, Oregon earns about $135,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethany, Oregon expensive?

In Bethany, Oregon, the median home is worth about $572,200, and the typical rent is about $1,811 a month.

How educated are people in Bethany, Oregon?

About 67.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bethany, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethany, Oregon?

About 5.3% of people in Bethany, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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