Bethel is located in Sullivan County, New York. Bethel has a 2025 population of 4,298 . Bethel is currently growing at a rate of 2.09% annually and its population has increased by 8.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,957 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethel is $95,651 with a poverty rate of 15.68%. The median age in Bethel is 48.9 years: 49.1 years for males, and 48.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bethel includes 87.82% White, 3.63% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (87.82%)
Two or more races (6.05%)
Other race (3.63%)
Black or African American (1.93%)
Native American (0.33%)
Asian (0.25%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,510 | 87.82% |
| Two or more races | 242 | 6.05% |
| Other race | 145 | 3.63% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.25% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bethel's average per capita income is $58,293. Household income levels show a median of $72,813. The poverty rate stands at 15.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,632 | - |
| Families | $95,625 | $124,982 |
| Households | $72,813 | $95,651 |
| Non Families | $53,585 | $51,950 |
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