Census Bureau data for Bethany city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Bethany city
- What is the median household income in Bethany city?
- The median household income in Bethany city is $46,016 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Bethany city?
- The poverty rate in Bethany city is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Bethany city?
- $119,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Bethany city?
- The median gross rent in Bethany city is $634 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Bethany city residents have a college degree?
- 22.1% of adults in Bethany city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,164
Median Income
$46,016
Median Home Value
$119,700
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.6%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,366 (+40.9%)
Home Value:
+$44,300 (+58.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.5 pp (-10.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.1 pp (+38.1%)
Unemployment:
-4.3 pp (-72.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,164
Median Age
42.0
Female
54.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.4%
Black 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$46,016
±$19,420
-$22,904 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$53,170
Median Family Income
$58,021
Poverty Rate
12.2%
+3.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
20.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
15.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
32.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.7%
$10–15k
6.7%
$15–25k
11.5%
$25–35k
10.5%
$35–50k
12.8%
$50–75k
15.6%
$75–100k
12.6%
$100–150k
14.2%
$150–200k
5.1%
$200k+
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,509
Owner-Occupied
62.3%
Renter-Occupied
37.7%
Vacancy Rate
21.3%
Median Home Value
$119,700
-$95,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$634
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.6%
$50–100k
29.9%
$100–200k
20.3%
$200–300k
26.6%
$300–500k
2.4%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.7%
$500–1k
57.7%
$1–1.5k
10.3%
$3.5k+
10.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.0%
1 vehicle
36.2%
2 vehicles
31.4%
3+
23.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.0%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
10.9%
5–19 units
2.0%
20+ units
2.8%
Mobile home
1.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
13.6%
1940–1969
8.5%
1970–1999
19.4%
2000–2009
13.7%
2010+
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
90.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
22.1%
-9.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.6%
Some College / Associate
19.4%
Less Than High School
2.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.0%
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
-2.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
11.7%
Self-Employed
10.9%
Government Workers
23.4%
Private For-Profit
65.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
34.1%
Retail
13.7%
Transportation
8.6%
Public Admin
8.4%
Prof. Services
5.8%
Finance
5.8%
Arts/Entmt.
5.5%
Agriculture
3.7%
Manufacturing
3.0%
Construction
2.7%
Wholesale
2.7%
Information
2.1%
Occupation
Management
32.2%
Food Prep
23.4%
Sales
20.0%
Production
20.0%
Construction
4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.7 min
Drove Alone
74.7%
Carpool
11.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
11.7%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,187
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.1%
5–9
8.6%
10–14
10.7%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
1.9%
25–34
7.2%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
7.3%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
8.8%
75–84
14.3%
85+
6.0%
Under 18: 28.4%
Working age (18–64): 71.6%
65 and over: 25.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.7%
Naturalized Citizen
62.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
34.0%
Latin America
22.6%
Asia
15.1%
Africa
9.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.5%
With a Disability
16.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.9%
Uninsured
7.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.4%
Has a Computer
84.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023