State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
682.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.53% (-16)
Growth Since 2010
-7.96% (-262)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Bethany, Missouri Population 2021
3,030
Bethany is a city located in Harrison County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Harrison County. With a 2020 population of 3,030, it is the 185th largest city in Missouri and the 6224th largest city in the United States . Bethany is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -7.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,292 in 2010. Spanning over 4 miles, Bethany has a population density of 682 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bethany is $45,631 with a poverty rate of 16.87%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $482 per month, and the median house value is $75,400. The median age in Bethany is 45.3 years, 42.1 years for males, and 51 years for females.
Bethany Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethanywas:
- White: 94.97%
- Other race: 2.28%
- Two or more races: 1.06%
- Black or African American: 0.71%
- Native American: 0.51%
- Asian: 0.48%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Bethany, Missouri is 3,030 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,030.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,292.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,962 | 94.97% |
| Some Other Race | 71 | 2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 1.06% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.48% |
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Bethany Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,336 | 2.16 | 64.4 |
| Non Family | 532 | 1.15 | 55.1 |
| Married | 501 | 2.65 | 87.8 |
| Female | 187 | 3.28 | 34.8 |
| Male | 116 | 2.81 | 54.3 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 189 | 8.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 6.61% |
| High School Graduate | 923 | 40.66% |
| Some College | 423 | 18.63% |
| Associates Degree | 222 | 9.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 237 | 10.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 5.55% |
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Bethany Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,133 | 1,881 | 363 |
| Hispanic | 83 | ||
| Other Race | 45 | ||
| Black | 19 | 15 | |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.02%.
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$26,097
Average Earnings
$35,530
Average Male
$23,036
Average Female
Bethany Language by Age
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Bethany Language
95.01% of Bethany residents speak only English, while 4.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.07% of the population.
Bethany Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,731 | 378 | 13.84% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 113 | 79.02% |
| Other | 71 | 71 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 33 | 4 | 12.12% |
16.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.67%
Male Poverty Rate
17.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bethany
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethany is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethany is Multiple, with 12.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.06%.
Bethany Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Bethany Married by Age and Sex
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Bethany Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Bethany Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 8.80% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4.82% |
Bethany Veterans by Education
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17.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
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54.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
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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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69.09%
Born in Bethany
97.40%
Native Born
2.60%
Foreign Born
1.92%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.40% of Bethany residents were born in the United States, with 69.09% having been born in Missouri. 1.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,030 | -16 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 3,046 | -16 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 3,062 | -16 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 3,078 | -41 | -1.31% |
| 2017 | 3,119 | -26 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 3,145 | -16 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 3,161 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 3,166 | -29 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 3,195 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 3,200 | -62 | -1.90% |
| 2011 | 3,262 | -32 | -0.97% |
| 2010 | 3,294 | 207 | 0.65% |
| 2000 | 3,087 | 82 | 0.27% |
| 1990 | 3,005 | -90 | -0.29% |
| 1980 | 3,095 | 181 | 0.60% |
| 1970 | 2,914 | 143 | 0.50% |
| 1960 | 2,771 | 57 | 0.21% |
| 1950 | 2,714 | 32 | 0.12% |
| 1940 | 2,682 | 0.00% |