State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,173.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.24%
Growth Since 2010
6.66%
World Population Review
Bethel, Connecticut Population 2021
19,894
Bethel is a city located in Fairfield County Connecticut. Bethel has a 2020 population of 19,894. Bethel is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 6.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,651 in 2010. Bethel reached it's highest population of 19,894 in 2021.
The average household income in Bethel is $120,506 with a poverty rate of 3.12%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,252 per month, and the median house value is $342,400. The median age in Bethel is 42.9 years, 39.6 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
Bethel Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethel was:
- White: 84.13%
- Asian: 6.66%
- Black or African American: 3.99%
- Other race: 2.66%
- Two or more races: 2.44%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
- Native American: 0.06%
The current population of Bethel, Connecticut is 19,894 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 19,753.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 18,651.
Bethel, Connecticut Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,543 | 84.13% |
| Asian | 1,309 | 6.66% |
| Black or African American | 784 | 3.99% |
| Some Other Race | 524 | 2.66% |
| Two or More Races | 479 | 2.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 0.06% |
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Bethel Population by Race
Bethel Population Pyramid $2021
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Bethel Population by Age
Bethel Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,164 | 2.72 | 78.8 |
| Married | 3,992 | 3.3 | 92.6 |
| Non Family | 2,143 | 1.24 | 60.1 |
| Female | 571 | 2.99 | 62 |
| Male | 458 | 4.18 | 66.2 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
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Bethel Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 302 | 2.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 419 | 3.08% |
| High School Graduate | 3,136 | 23.09% |
| Some College | 2,730 | 20.10% |
| Associates Degree | 829 | 6.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,015 | 29.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,151 | 15.84% |
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Bethel Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bethel Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,232 | 10,722 | 5,115 |
| Hispanic | 959 | 852 | 287 |
| Asian | 897 | 818 | 542 |
| Other Race | 395 | 360 | 98 |
| Black | 348 | 341 | 160 |
| 2+ Races | 236 | 218 | 83 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Bethel Educational Attainment by Race
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$53,235
Average Earnings
$70,283
Average Male
$38,244
Average Female
Bethel Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bethel Language by Age
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Bethel Language
81.23% of Bethel residents speak only English, while 18.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.00% of the population.
Bethel Language
Bethel Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,474 | 439 | 2.84% |
| Black | 762 | 70 | 9.19% |
| Asian | 1,309 | 34 | 2.60% |
| Multiple | 479 | 32 | 6.68% |
| Hispanic | 1,474 | 24 | 1.63% |
3.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.17%
Male Poverty Rate
4.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bethel
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel is Black, with 9.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel is Hispanic, with 1.63% 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 4.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.95%.
Bethel Poverty
Bethel Poverty Rate by Education
Bethel Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Bethel Married by Age and Sex
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Bethel 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 35-44.
Bethel Marital Status by Race
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Bethel Marital Status
Bethel Veterans by War
Bethel Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 967 | 7.48% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 2.88% |
| Black | 8 | 2.05% |
Bethel Veterans by Race
Bethel Veterans by Education
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0.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bethel Veterans by Education
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71.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Bethel Employment by Age
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Bethel Employment by Race
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Bethel 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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84.19%
Native Born
15.81%
Foreign Born
5.15%
Non Citizen
10.66%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.19% of Bethel residents were born in the United States, with 51.30% having been born in Connecticut. 5.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Bethel Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,894 | 47 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 19,847 | 47 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 19,800 | 47 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 19,753 | 99 | 0.50% |
| 2017 | 19,654 | 24 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 19,630 | 162 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 19,468 | 138 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 19,330 | 69 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 19,261 | 96 | 0.50% |
| 2012 | 19,165 | 225 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 18,940 | 289 | 1.55% |
| 2010 | 18,651 | 0.00% |