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Bethel

Pennsylvania · 587 residents · 1.005 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 51.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
587
+10%since 2023
from 534 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
584 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 531 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
+13%since 2023
from 29.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
207355504652801201020202024Bethel
2024587
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,555
+47%since 2023
from $16,744 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+22.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
−1%since 2023
from 0.352 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,200
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic64%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36%(192)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.6%(307)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(437)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(150)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.6%(279)
Diversity Score
48
−17%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 67.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Female
51.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel, Pennsylvania?

Bethel, Pennsylvania has about 587 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bethel, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bethel, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $118,200.

How educated are people in Bethel, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bethel, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel, Pennsylvania?

About 51.6% of people in Bethel, Pennsylvania 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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