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Bethel

Pennsylvania · 460 residents · 1.005 sq mi
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Bethel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,411. Population has fallen 22% since 2019, a loss of 126 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
460
−22%since 2019
from 586 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
458 / sq mi
−22%since 2019
from 583 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+52%since 2019
from 26.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
207355504652801201020202024Bethel
2024587
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,411
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,188 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$18,329
+11%since 2019
from $16,554 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade19.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
72.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 73.9% in 2019
27.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(25)
Asian2.4%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(93)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(405)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(31)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.4%(89)
Diversity Score
19
+23%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 95.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 71.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 61.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.9% in 2019
Female
41.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 39.1% in 2019
Foreign born
8.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
66.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel, Pennsylvania?

Bethel, Pennsylvania has about 460 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bethel, Pennsylvania earns about $51,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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

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