State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,208.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.73%
Growth Since 2010
-4.67%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Bethalto, Illinois Population 2021
9,076
Bethalto is a city located in Madison County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 9,076, it is the 229th largest city in Illinois and the 3302nd largest city in the United States . Bethalto is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -4.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,521 in 2010. Bethalto reached it's highest population of 9,516 in 2010. Spanning over 8 miles, Bethalto has a population density of 1,208 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bethalto is $73,187 with a poverty rate of 10.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $803 per month, and the median house value is $133,300. 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 Bethalto was:
- White: 96.18%
- Black or African American: 1.73%
- Two or more races: 1.49%
- Asian: 0.28%
- Other race: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
- Native American: 0.00%
The current population of Bethalto, Illinois is 9,076 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,277.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 9,521.
Bethalto, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,929 | 96.18% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 1.73% |
| Two or More Races | 138 | 1.49% |
| Some Other Race | 26 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.04% |
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Bethalto Population by Race
Bethalto Population Pyramid $2021
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Bethalto Population by Age
Bethalto Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,862 | 2.38 | 75.1 |
| Married | 1,831 | 3.03 | 86.5 |
| Non Family | 1,337 | 1.22 | 62.5 |
| Female | 472 | 2.77 | 74.4 |
| Male | 222 | 3.24 | 58.6 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
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Bethalto Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 164 | 2.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 185 | 2.78% |
| High School Graduate | 2,247 | 33.74% |
| Some College | 1,742 | 26.16% |
| Associates Degree | 777 | 11.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,052 | 15.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 492 | 7.39% |
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Bethalto Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bethalto Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,331 | 5,995 | 1,467 |
| Black | 141 | 133 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 99 | 94 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 68 | 9 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 5 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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 Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,973
Average Earnings
$54,304
Average Male
$31,140
Average Female
Bethalto Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bethalto Language by Age
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Bethalto Language
96.92% of Bethalto residents speak only English, while 3.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.72% of the population.
Bethalto Language
Bethalto Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,624 | 945 | 10.96% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 40 | 22.35% |
| Black | 145 | 7 | 4.83% |
| Multiple | 138 | 6 | 4.35% |
10.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.79%
Male Poverty Rate
10.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bethalto
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethalto is Hispanic, with 22.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethalto is Multiple, with 4.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.09%.
Bethalto Poverty
Bethalto Poverty Rate by Education
Bethalto Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Bethalto Married by Age and Sex
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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 45-54.
Bethalto Marital Status by Race
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Bethalto Marital Status
Bethalto Veterans by War
Bethalto Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 598 | 8.72% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 11.54% |
| Islander | 4 | 100.00% |
Bethalto Veterans by Race
Bethalto Veterans by Education
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10.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bethalto Veterans by Education
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59.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Bethalto Employment by Age
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Bethalto Employment by Race
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Bethalto Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.99%
Native Born
1.01%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.99% of Bethalto residents were born in the United States, with 78.18% having been born in Illinois. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Bethalto Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,076 | -67 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 9,143 | -67 | -0.73% |
| 2019 | 9,210 | -67 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 9,277 | -37 | -0.40% |
| 2017 | 9,314 | 7 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 9,307 | -23 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 9,330 | -42 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 9,372 | -47 | -0.50% |
| 2013 | 9,419 | -39 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 9,458 | -36 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 9,494 | -22 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 9,516 | 62 | 0.07% |
| 2000 | 9,454 | -53 | -0.06% |
| 1990 | 9,507 | 877 | 0.97% |
| 1980 | 8,630 | 1,556 | 2.01% |
| 1970 | 7,074 | 3,839 | 8.14% |
| 1960 | 3,235 | 0.00% |