Bethel County, Alaska Population 2022
Bethel County, Alaska's estimated population is 18,887 with a growth rate of 0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bethel County, Alaska is the 7th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 Population was 17,084 and has seen a growth of 10.55% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,537 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 7,579 | 2,042 | 36.88% |
| 1980 | 10,999 | 3,420 | 45.12% |
| 1990 | 13,656 | 2,657 | 24.16% |
| 2010 | 17,084 | 3,428 | 25.10% |
| 2011 | 17,419 | 335 | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 17,656 | 237 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 17,852 | 196 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 17,936 | 84 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 17,955 | 19 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 18,022 | 67 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 18,090 | 68 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 18,219 | 129 | 0.71% |
| 2019 | 18,386 | 167 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 18,553 | 167 | 0.91% |
| 2021 | 18,720 | 167 | 0.90% |
| 2022 | 18,887 | 167 | 0.89% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,875 | 10.27% |
| Black or African American | 145 | 0.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15,194 | 83.20% |
| Asian | 212 | 1.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race | 49 | 0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 743 | 4.07% |
Bethel County, Alaska Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,499 | 3.83 | 55.8 |
| Married | 1,988 | 4.98 | 66.8 |
| Male | 491 | 4.31 | 51.3 |
| Female | 877 | 4.21 | 57.9 |
| Non Family | 1,143 | 1.34 | 36.9 |
4.5
Average Family Size
3.83
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 638 | 6.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 990 | 10.06% |
| High School Graduate | 4,789 | 48.66% |
| Some College | 1,807 | 18.36% |
| Associates Degree | 502 | 5.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 559 | 5.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 556 | 5.65% |
Bethel County, Alaska Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 138 | 127 | 67 |
| White | 1,356 | 1,354 | 658 |
| 2+ Races | 355 | 338 | 89 |
| Asian | 173 | 172 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 137 | 131 | 8 |
| Native American | 7,720 | 6,123 | 275 |
| Islander | 31 | 31 | |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 |
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 black people with a rate of 48.55%.
$31,737
Average Earnings
$30,278
Average Male
$33,453
Average Female
Bethel County, Alaska Language by Age
Bethel County, Alaska Language
38.71% of Bethel County, Alaska residents speak only English, while 61.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 57.35% of the population.
Bethel County, Alaska Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 14,941 | 4,866 | 32.57% |
| Multiple | 700 | 148 | 21.14% |
| Asian | 203 | 41 | 20.20% |
| Hispanic | 344 | 61 | 17.73% |
| Black | 131 | 11 | 8.40% |
| White | 1,658 | 45 | 2.71% |
| Other | NaN% |
28.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.66%
Male Poverty Rate
28.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bethel County, Alaska
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel County, Alaska is Native, with 32.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel County, Alaska is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.99%.
Bethel County, Alaska Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Bethel County, Alaska Married by Age and Sex
Bethel County, Alaska Marriage
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.
Bethel County, Alaska Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 13.46% |
| Black | 4 | 2.88% |
| Native American | 483 | 5.15% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 5.08% |
Bethel County, Alaska Veterans by Education
19.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
17.5%
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
87.99%
Born in Bethel County, Alaska
97.86%
Native Born
2.14%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.86% of Bethel County, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 87.99% having been born in Alaska. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990