Bethel town is located in Sullivan County, New York. Bethel town has a 2026 population of 4,386. Bethel town is currently growing at a rate of 2.05% annually and its population has increased by 10.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,957 in 2020.
The median household income in Bethel town is $67,048 with a poverty rate of 12.78%. The median age in Bethel town is 47 years: 47.6 years for males, and 43.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.5 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47 years
Female: 43.8 years
Male: 47.6 years
There are 3,161 adults, (1,013 of whom are seniors) in Bethel town.
Female: 2,095 (51.7%)
Male: 1,959 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Bethel town includes 83.05% White, 5.7% other race, 4.56% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,367 | 83.05% |
| Two or more races | 241 | 5.94% |
| Other race | 231 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 4.56% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.25% |
Bethel town 's average per capita income is $52,773. Household income levels show a median of $67,048. The poverty rate stands at 12.78%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,625 | - |
| Families | $88,911 | $116,615 |
| Households | $67,048 | $92,981 |
| Non Families | $40,121 | $50,450 |
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