Bethel town is located in Sullivan County New York. Bethel town has a 2024 population of 4,236. Bethel town is currently growing at a rate of 3.19% annually and its population has increased by 7.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,952 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethel town is $92,693 with a poverty rate of 14.15%. The median age in Bethel town is 48 years: 51.8 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethel town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,599 | 90.45% |
| Two or more races | 148 | 3.72% |
| Other race | 147 | 3.69% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,643 | 2.36 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Non Family | 712 | 1.3 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Married | 642 | 2.78 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Female | 226 | 4.12 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Male | 63 | 3.7 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
82.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 2.64% |
| Associates Degree | 238 | 8.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 611 | 20.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 227 | 7.78% |
| High School Graduate | 916 | 31.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 172 | 5.9% |
| Some College | 676 | 23.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,621 | 2,479 | 729 |
| Other Race | 141 | 81 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 91 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 60 | 9 |
| Black | 46 | 22 | 6 |
| Native American | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,348 | $73,092 | $76,371 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,135 | $80,781 | $94,667 |
| High School Graduate | $39,609 | $0 | $42,641 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $55,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,542 | $70,340 | $43,725 |
| Some College | $49,083 | $70,557 | $29,167 |
$53,542
Average Earnings
$70,340
Average Male
$43,725
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.7% of Bethel town residents speak only English, while 8.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,337 | 477 | 14.29% |
| Black | 63 | 40 | 63.49% |
| Other | 147 | 12 | 8.16% |
| Multiple | 148 | 12 | 8.11% |
| Hispanic | 249 | 1 | 0.4% |
14.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.09%
Male Poverty Rate
17.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel town is Black, with 63.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel town is Hispanic, with 0.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.08% |
| High School | 14.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.71% |
| Some College | 4.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 74.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.14% |
| Female Employed | 4.35% |
| Male Employed | 1.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,417 | $119,049 |
| Households | $72,333 | $92,693 |
| Married Families | $121,406 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,183 | $52,678 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
301
Number of Veterans
279
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 158 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 127 |
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 271 | 9.58% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 23.53% |
| Native American | 10 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 7.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.93%
Born in Bethel town
92.18%
Native Born
7.82%
Foreign Born
1.46%
Non Citizen
6.36%
Naturalized
92.18% of Bethel town residents were born in the United States, with 72.93% having been born in New York. 1.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,891 | 131 | 2.75% |
| 2028 | 4,760 | 131 | 2.83% |
| 2027 | 4,629 | 131 | 2.91% |
| 2026 | 4,498 | 131 | 3% |
| 2025 | 4,367 | 131 | 3.09% |
| 2024 | 4,236 | 131 | 3.19% |
| 2023 | 4,105 | 131 | 3.3% |
| 2022 | 3,974 | -23 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 3,997 | 45 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 3,952 | -208 | -5% |
| 2019 | 4,160 | 13 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 4,147 | 31 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 4,116 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 4,118 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 4,116 | -48 | -1.15% |
| 2014 | 4,164 | -63 | -1.49% |
| 2013 | 4,227 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 4,224 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 4,233 | -23 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 4,256 | 0 | 0% |