Bethel Census Area's estimated 2026 population is 18,313 with a growth rate of 0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bethel Census Area is the 6th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 population was 17,081 and has seen a growth of 7.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bethel Census Area includes 84.27% Native American, 8.75% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Native American (84.27%)
White (8.75%)
Two or more races (3.9%)
Asian (1.41%)
Black or African American (1.15%)
Other race (0.32%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.21%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 15,579 | 84.27% |
| White | 1,617 | 8.75% |
| Two or more races | 721 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 260 | 1.41% |
| Black or African American | 213 | 1.15% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.21% |
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Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Bethel Census Area's average per capita income is $35,164. Household income levels show a median of $70,616. The poverty rate stands at 24.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,756 | $107,488 |
| Families | $73,824 | $94,891 |
| Households | $70,616 | $90,872 |
| Non Families | $43,086 | $70,863 |
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