Bethel, Alaska Population 2022
Bethel is a city located in Bethel County Alaska. Bethel has a 2020 population of 6,775. Bethel is currently growing at a rate of 0.94% annually and its population has increased by 11.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,100 in 2010.
The average household income in Bethel is $96,848 with a poverty rate of 17.13%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,490 per month, and the median house value is $287,600. The median age in Bethel is 29.2 years, 28.7 years for males, and 29.8 years for females.
Bethel Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethelwas:
- Native American: 62.87%
- White: 24.14%
- Two or more races: 6.58%
- Asian: 3.02%
- Black or African American: 2.00%
- Other race: 0.75%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.63%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,581 | 24.14% |
| Black or African American | 131 | 2.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,117 | 62.87% |
| Asian | 198 | 3.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.63% |
| Some Other Race | 49 | 0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 431 | 6.58% |
Bethel Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,026 | 3.01 | 37 |
| Married | 767 | 4.09 | 57.6 |
| Male | 207 | 4.33 | 24.2 |
| Female | 337 | 3.07 | 38 |
| Non Family | 715 | 1.44 | 18 |
3.68
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 1.68% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 186 | 4.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,759 | 45.50% |
| Some College | 684 | 17.69% |
| Associates Degree | 323 | 8.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 395 | 10.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 454 | 11.74% |
Bethel Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 124 | 124 | 66 |
| White | 1,107 | 1,107 | 550 |
| 2+ Races | 237 | 233 | 80 |
| Asian | 159 | 159 | 20 |
| Native American | 2,144 | 1,897 | 133 |
| Hispanic | 114 | 114 | 5 |
| Islander | 27 | 27 | |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 53.23%.
$51,979
Average Earnings
$54,433
Average Male
$41,713
Average Female
Bethel Language by Age
Bethel Language
54.96% of Bethel residents speak only English, while 45.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 35.25% of the population.
Bethel Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 3,920 | 916 | 23.37% |
| Asian | 189 | 40 | 21.16% |
| Multiple | 388 | 79 | 20.36% |
| White | 1,376 | 32 | 2.33% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 282 | 43 | 15.25% |
17.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.64%
Male Poverty Rate
18.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bethel
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel is Native, with 23.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel is Hispanic, with 15.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.25%.
Bethel Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Bethel Married by Age and Sex
Bethel Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Bethel Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 11.71% |
| Black | 3 | 2.40% |
| Native American | 65 | 2.48% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 5.35% |
Bethel Veterans by Education
7.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
71.50%
Born in Bethel
94.33%
Native Born
5.67%
Foreign Born
2.46%
Non Citizen
3.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.33% of Bethel residents were born in the United States, with 71.50% having been born in Alaska. 2.46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 400 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 1,300 | 900 | 6.07% |
| 1970 | 2,100 | 800 | 4.91% |
| 1980 | 3,576 | 1,476 | 5.47% |
| 1990 | 4,674 | 1,098 | 2.71% |
| 2000 | 5,471 | 797 | 1.59% |
| 2010 | 6,100 | 629 | 1.09% |
| 2011 | 6,236 | 136 | 2.23% |
| 2012 | 6,301 | 65 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 6,372 | 71 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 6,398 | 26 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 6,392 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 6,438 | 46 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 6,433 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 6,523 | 90 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 6,586 | 63 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 6,649 | 63 | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 6,712 | 63 | 0.95% |
| 2022 | 6,775 | 63 | 0.94% |