Bethalto, Illinois Population 2022
Bethalto is a city located in Madison County Illinois. Bethalto has a 2020 population of 9,268. Bethalto is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,310 in 2010.
The average household income in Bethalto is $73,187 with a poverty rate of 6.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $792 per month, and the median house value is $140,100. The median age in Bethalto is 41.4 years, 38.5 years for males, and 44 years for females.
Bethalto Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethaltowas:
- White: 96.64%
- Two or more races: 1.48%
- Black or African American: 1.08%
- Asian: 0.56%
- Other race: 0.19%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
- Native American: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,947 | 96.64% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 137 | 1.48% |
Bethalto Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,795 | 2.42 | 80.1 |
| Married | 2,041 | 3.04 | 91.6 |
| Male | 116 | 2.78 | 81.9 |
| Female | 410 | 2.76 | 71 |
| Non Family | 1,228 | 1.24 | 63.9 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 1.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 141 | 2.10% |
| High School Graduate | 2,498 | 37.23% |
| Some College | 1,387 | 20.67% |
| Associates Degree | 887 | 13.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,205 | 17.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 465 | 6.93% |
Bethalto Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 16 |
| Black | 100 | 91 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 90 | 44 |
| White | 6,420 | 6,173 | 1,555 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 49 | 6 |
| Other Race | 18 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Bethalto Language by Age
Bethalto Language
98.46% of Bethalto residents speak only English, while 1.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.89% of the population.
Bethalto Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82 | 7 | 8.54% |
| White | 8,642 | 556 | 6.43% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 185 | 32 | 17.30% |
| Multiple | 137 | 5 | 3.65% |
6.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.33%
Male Poverty Rate
7.78%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bethalto
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethalto is Black, with 8.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethalto is Multiple, with 3.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.57%.
Bethalto Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Bethalto Married by Age and Sex
Bethalto Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Bethalto Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 553 | 8.09% |
| Islander | 4 | 100.00% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 5.00% |
Bethalto Veterans by Education
1.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
63%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.59%
Born in Bethalto
99.46%
Native Born
0.54%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.46% of Bethalto residents were born in the United States, with 77.59% having been born in Illinois. 0.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,235 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 7,074 | 3,839 | 8.14% |
| 1980 | 8,630 | 1,556 | 2.01% |
| 1990 | 9,507 | 877 | 0.97% |
| 2000 | 9,454 | -53 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 9,521 | 67 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 9,500 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 9,479 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 9,458 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 9,437 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 9,416 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 9,395 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 9,374 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 9,353 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 9,332 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 9,310 | -22 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 9,289 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 9,268 | -21 | -0.23% |