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Bethel

Washington · 4,073 residents · 3.161 sq mi
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Bethel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,989. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $305,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,073
+6%since 2019
from 3,851 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,289 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 1,218 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+3%since 2019
from 39.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K201020202024Bethel
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,989
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $78,526 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,516
+3%since 2019
from $33,669 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $264,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,233 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
14.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+24%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(2,893)
Black3.3%(126)
Hispanic / Latino7%(268)
Asian6.5%(250)
Other8.2%(314)
Diversity Score52.4%(2,016)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(2,999)
Black1.6%(64)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(333)
Asian4.1%(169)
Other13.3%(541)
Diversity Score55.1%(2,243)
Diversity Score
55
+5%since 2019
from 52 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 96.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+8%since 2019
from 33.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 72.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 62.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 40.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Female
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Foreign born
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel, Washington?

Bethel, Washington has about 4,073 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel, Washington?

The typical household in Bethel, Washington earns about $72,989 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 $305,200, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel, Washington?

About 20.8% 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 8.6% of people in Bethel, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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