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Bethel Census Area

Alaska · 17,013 residents · 40,638.578 sq mi
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Bethel Census Area has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,400. At a median age of 26.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,013
+6%since 2000
from 16,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.2
+4%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K16K18K19K1990201020202024Bethel Census Area
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,214
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,701 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,584
+47%since 2000
from $12,603 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,400
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $814 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.4%
−42.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(1,958)
Black0.4%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(140)
Asian1%(168)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.2%(5,628)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(1,854)
Black0.4%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(181)
Asian0.9%(158)
Other86.5%(14,709)
Diversity Score29.5%(5,025)
Diversity Score
30
−16%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.0 min
−18%since 2000
from 8.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
24.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
37.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
61.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
45.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.9%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel Census Area, Alaska?

Bethel Census Area, Alaska has about 17,013 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel Census Area, Alaska?

The typical household in Bethel Census Area, Alaska earns about $52,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethel Census Area, Alaska expensive?

In Bethel Census Area, Alaska, the median home is worth about $153,400, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel Census Area, Alaska?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bethel Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel Census Area, Alaska?

About 18.6% of people in Bethel Census Area, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethel Census Area, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethel Census Area, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,357 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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