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Bethel

Vermont · 521 residents · 1.907 sq mi
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Bethel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,375. Population has declined 6% since 2023. Median home value is $274,100. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

521
−6%since 2023
from 555 in 2023
2010 – 2024
273 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 291 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
46.6
+1%since 2023
from 46.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
380491602713824201020202024Bethel
2024521
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,375
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$44,726
+6%since 2023
from $42,251 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
10.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.448
+4%since 2023
from 0.430 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$274,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $269,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,183
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,135 in 2023
US average: $1,442
66.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
33.9% rent
21.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
45.9%
+30.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
66.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.3
+6%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(541)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.5%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(22)
Asian2.9%(15)
Other1.7%(9)
Diversity Score20.7%(108)
21
+237%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.9 min
−10%since 2023
from 32.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
78.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
13.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
6.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
7.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
71.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
18.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
52.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
41.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
96.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel, Vermont?

Bethel, Vermont has about 521 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel, Vermont?

The typical household in Bethel, Vermont earns about $63,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethel, Vermont expensive?

In Bethel, Vermont, the median home is worth about $274,100, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel, Vermont?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bethel, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel, Vermont?

About 10.4% of people in Bethel, Vermont 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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