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CITY · 2010 ACS

Bethel

Pennsylvania · 499 residents · 1.005 sq mi
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Bethel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,135. Population has fallen 24% since 2011, a loss of 161 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $110,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
499
−24%vs 2011
vs 660 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
497 / sq mi
−24%vs 2011
vs 657 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+15%vs 2011
vs 34.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,135
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $60,865 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$31,158
+32%vs 2011
vs $23,523 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
+31%vs 2011
vs 0.261 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade40.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $123,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−24.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.7% in 2011
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.9
−8%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(660)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(454)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(31)
Asian1.8%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.3%(96)
Diversity Score
19
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+16%vs 2011
vs 28.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.2%
+14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.7% in 2011
Female
41.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
30.8%
+10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel, Pennsylvania?

Bethel, Pennsylvania has about 499 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bethel, Pennsylvania earns about $59,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethel, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bethel, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $110,700.

How educated are people in Bethel, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% 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 3.7% of people in Bethel, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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