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CITY · 2010 ACS

Bethel

Washington · 3,713 residents · 3.161 sq mi
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Bethel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $263,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,713
+9%vs 2011
vs 3,418 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,175 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 1,081 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
−8%vs 2011
vs 44.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,735
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $71,140 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,911
−1%vs 2011
vs $29,097 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.337 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $266,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$974
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $993 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−26.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.3% in 2011
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+1%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,827)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(123)
Asian2.7%(91)
Other10.3%(353)
Diversity Score37.9%(1,295)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(3,011)
Black2.3%(85)
Hispanic / Latino6%(223)
Asian4.2%(156)
Other8.2%(303)
Diversity Score44.1%(1,637)
Diversity Score
44
+16%vs 2011
vs 38 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 37.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.6% in 2011
Female
48.6%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.4% in 2011
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel, Washington?

Bethel, Washington has about 3,713 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel, Washington?

The typical household in Bethel, Washington earns about $69,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethel, Washington expensive?

In Bethel, Washington, the median home is worth about $263,900, and the typical rent is about $974 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel, Washington?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bethel, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel, Washington?

About 10.1% of people in Bethel, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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