Bethel, AK

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Bethel Overview

6,312
TOTAL POPULATION
3,434
MALE POPULATION
2,878
FEMALE POPULATION
119.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
83.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,790
PER CAPITA INCOME
$110,897
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$100,852
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,086
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bethel Zip Codes

Bethel Area Codes

Race in Bethel

The most populous races in Bethel are Native / Alaskan (4,279 | 67.8%), White / Caucasian (1,032 | 16.4%), and Two or more Races (466 | 7.4%).
Race in Bethel
Race# Population% Population
Asian2363.7%
Black / African American1852.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific340.5%
Hispanic or Latino3515.6%
Native / Alaskan4,27967.8%
White / Caucasian1,03216.4%
Two or more Races4667.4%
Some other Race801.3%
Total6,312100.0%

Ancestry in Bethel

The most populous ancestries reported in Bethel are Yup'ik (4,300 | 68.1%), German (397 | 6.3%), Norwegian (230 | 3.6%), Burmese (151 | 2.4%), and Central American (151 | 2.4%), together accounting for 82.8% of all Bethel residents.
Ancestry in Bethel
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native1302.1%
Alaskan Athabascan420.7%
Albanian260.4%
Aleut20.0%
American460.7%
Armenian150.2%
Austrian40.1%
Bahamian90.1%
Bangladeshi40.1%
Belgian70.1%
British110.2%
Burmese1512.4%
Central American1512.4%
Cherokee400.6%
Czech90.1%
Danish200.3%
Dominican10.0%
Dutch270.4%
Eastern European20.0%
English1412.2%
European931.5%
Fijian671.1%
Finnish360.6%
French681.1%
German3976.3%
Guatemalan1492.4%
Haitian400.6%
Indian (Asian)10.0%
Inupiat1061.7%
Irish1462.3%
Israeli60.1%
Italian300.5%
Jamaican220.4%
Korean641.0%
Mexican1352.1%
Nicaraguan20.0%
Nigerian240.4%
Norwegian2303.6%
Peruvian460.7%
Polish470.7%
Russian150.2%
Samoan340.5%
Scotch-Irish110.2%
Scottish110.2%
South American460.7%
Spanish180.3%
Subsaharan African500.8%
Swedish320.5%
Thai170.3%
Tlingit-Haida50.1%
Tongan140.2%
Yugoslavian110.2%
Yup'ik4,30068.1%
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Immigrants in Bethel

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bethel came from Asia (192 | 3.0%), Eastern Asia (112 | 1.8%), Korea (112 | 1.8%), Latin America (94 | 1.5%), and Caribbean (62 | 1.0%), together accounting for 9.0% of all Bethel residents.
Immigrants in Bethel
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa390.6%
Asia1923.0%
Cameroon260.4%
Canada110.2%
Caribbean621.0%
Central America320.5%
Eastern Asia1121.8%
Eastern Europe220.4%
Europe270.4%
Germany50.1%
Guatemala320.5%
Haiti400.6%
India170.3%
Israel60.1%
Jamaica220.4%
Korea1121.8%
Latin America941.5%
Middle Africa260.4%
Nigeria130.2%
North Macedonia70.1%
Oceania230.4%
Philippines70.1%
Poland150.2%
South Central Asia170.3%
South Eastern Asia570.9%
Vietnam500.8%
Western Africa130.2%
Western Asia60.1%
Western Europe50.1%
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Sex and Age in Bethel

Sex and Age in Bethel

The most populous age groups in Bethel are Under 5 Years (329 | 9.6%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (311 | 10.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bethel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years329 (9.6%)218 (7.6%)
5 to 9 Years311 (9.1%)311 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Years216 (6.3%)200 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years251 (7.3%)246 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Years311 (9.1%)259 (9.0%)
25 to 29 Years326 (9.5%)149 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years302 (8.8%)176 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years285 (8.3%)231 (8.0%)
40 to 44 Years136 (4.0%)194 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years182 (5.3%)161 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years165 (4.8%)122 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years166 (4.8%)237 (8.2%)
60 to 64 Years193 (5.6%)175 (6.1%)
65 to 69 Years142 (4.1%)60 (2.1%)
70 to 74 Years70 (2.0%)76 (2.6%)
75 to 79 Years31 (0.9%)34 (1.2%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over18 (0.5%)29 (1.0%)
Total3,434 (100.0%)2,878 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bethel

Median Family Size in Bethel

The median family size in Bethel is 3.80 persons per family, with married-couple families (798 | 62.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (346 | 27.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.13 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bethel
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple798 (62.9%)4.13
Single Male/Father124 (9.8%)3.60
Single Female/Mother346 (27.3%)3.13
Total Families1,268 (100.0%)3.80

Median Household Size in Bethel

The median household size in Bethel is 3.01 persons per household, with single male/father households (124 | 6.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.36 persons per household. non-family households (669 | 34.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bethel
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple798 (41.2%)4.18
Single Male/Father124 (6.4%)4.36
Single Female/Mother346 (17.9%)3.29
Non-family669 (34.5%)1.23
Total Households1,937 (100.0%)3.01

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethel

Out of a total of 1,937 households in Bethel, 1,268 (65.5%) are family households, while 669 (34.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 377, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 524.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethel
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-524 (27.1%)
2-Person Households377 (19.5%)145 (7.5%)
3-Person Households351 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households182 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households129 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households140 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households89 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,268 (65.5%)669 (34.5%)

Female Fertility in Bethel

Fertility by Age in Bethel

Average fertility rate in Bethel is 92.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 176.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bethel
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years103 (76.3%)176.0
35 to 50 years32 (23.7%)50.0
Total135 (100.0%)92.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethel

38.5% of women with births (135) in Bethel are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 65.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethel
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years36 (34.9%)67 (65.0%)
35 to 50 years16 (50.0%)16 (50.0%)
Total52 (38.5%)83 (61.5%)

Fertility by Education in Bethel

Average fertility rate in Bethel is 92.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 145.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 64.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bethel
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School15 (11.1%)55.0
High School Diploma87 (64.4%)145.0
College or Associate's Degree7 (5.2%)22.0
Bachelor's Degree17 (12.6%)137.0
Graduate Degree9 (6.7%)58.0
Total135 (100.0%)92.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethel

61.5% of women with births in Bethel are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethel
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
High School Diploma19 (21.8%)68 (78.2%)
College or Associate's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (38.5%)83 (61.5%)

Income in Bethel

Income Overview in Bethel

Per Capita Income in Bethel is $37,790, while median incomes of families and households are $110,897 and $100,852 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,312$37,790
Median Family Income1,268$110,897
Mean Family Income1,268$127,876
Median Household Income1,937$100,852
Mean Household Income1,937$118,182
Income Deficit1,268$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,31228.29%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,31271.71¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,3120.39

Earnings by Sex in Bethel

Average Earnings in Bethel are $46,907, $53,750 for men and $38,542 for women, a difference of 28.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Bethel
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,930 (56.9%)$53,750
Female1,463 (43.1%)$38,542
Total3,393 (100.0%)$46,907

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethel

The most common earnings brackets in Bethel are $100,000+ for men (453 | 23.5%) and $100,000+ for women (231 | 15.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethel
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less120 (6.2%)63 (4.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99941 (2.1%)87 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49995 (4.9%)106 (7.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99959 (3.1%)25 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49988 (4.6%)56 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99972 (3.7%)27 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49930 (1.5%)9 (0.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (0.2%)11 (0.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49927 (1.4%)55 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (0.6%)68 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99945 (2.3%)54 (3.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99993 (4.8%)55 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99993 (4.8%)133 (9.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99951 (2.6%)42 (2.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99967 (3.5%)69 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99988 (4.6%)38 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999211 (10.9%)90 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99995 (4.9%)77 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999186 (9.6%)167 (11.4%)
$100,000+453 (23.5%)231 (15.8%)
Total1,930 (100.0%)1,463 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethel

Average earnings in Bethel are $61,511 for men and $52,614 for women, a difference of 14.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $107,159, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $55,313. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $96,429, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $37,667.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethel
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$55,313$37,667
College or Associate's Degree$60,107$67,250
Bachelor's Degree$103,194$59,054
Graduate Degree$107,159$96,429
Total$61,511$52,614

Family Income in Bethel

Family Income Brackets in Bethel

According to the Bethel family income data, there are 241 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 27 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bethel
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000302.4%
$10,000 to $14,999272.1%
$15,000 to $24,999413.2%
$25,000 to $34,999635.0%
$35,000 to $49,999755.9%
$50,000 to $74,99918514.6%
$75,000 to $99,99916913.3%
$100,000 to $149,99923718.7%
$150,000 to $199,99920015.8%
$200,000+24119.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethel

4-person families (171 | 13.5%) account for the highest median family income in Bethel with $190,096 per family, while 2-person families (459 | 36.2%) have the highest median income of $55,144 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethel
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families459 (36.2%)$110,288
3-Person Families280 (22.1%)$88,654
4-Person Families171 (13.5%)$190,096
5-Person Families174 (13.7%)$60,962
6-Person Families123 (9.7%)$119,063
7+ Person Families61 (4.8%)$136,938
Total1,268 (100.0%)$110,897

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethel

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethel
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners106 (8.4%)$0
1 Earner255 (20.1%)$62,019
2 Earners754 (59.5%)$131,667
3+ Earners153 (12.1%)$155,250
Total1,268 (100.0%)$110,897

Household Income in Bethel

Household Income Brackets in Bethel

With 370 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Bethel, accounting for 19.1% of all households. In contrast, only 52 households (2.7%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bethel
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000522.7%
$10,000 to $14,999814.2%
$15,000 to $24,999723.7%
$25,000 to $34,999894.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991105.7%
$50,000 to $74,99931816.4%
$75,000 to $99,99923412.1%
$100,000 to $149,99937019.1%
$150,000 to $199,99932917.0%
$200,000+27714.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bethel

The median household income in Bethel is $100,852, with the highest median household income of $122,560 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 749 households (38.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $60,134, with 133 households (6.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bethel
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years133 (6.9%)$60,134
25 to 44 Years766 (39.6%)$94,118
45 to 64 Years749 (38.7%)$122,560
65+ Years289 (14.9%)$87,614
Total1,937 (100.0%)$100,852

Poverty in Bethel

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethel

With 11.9% poverty level for males and 13.4% for females among the residents of Bethel, 75 year old and over males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 18 males (36.7%) and 34 females (26.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (13.1%)29 (13.3%)
5 Years12 (15.4%)31 (25.6%)
6 to 11 Years33 (10.9%)38 (16.5%)
12 to 14 Years13 (10.7%)34 (26.0%)
15 Years15 (25.0%)14 (15.4%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years25 (6.8%)55 (16.0%)
25 to 34 Years23 (4.3%)36 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years67 (17.9%)37 (8.8%)
45 to 54 Years69 (21.2%)59 (20.8%)
55 to 64 Years21 (6.5%)34 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years37 (17.4%)12 (8.8%)
75 Years and over18 (36.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total376 (11.9%)379 (13.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethel

According to the poverty statistics in Bethel, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years286 (86.9%)189 (86.7%)
5 Years66 (84.6%)90 (74.4%)
6 to 11 Years269 (89.1%)192 (83.5%)
12 to 14 Years108 (89.3%)97 (74.1%)
15 Years45 (75.0%)77 (84.6%)
16 and 17 Years73 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years342 (93.2%)288 (84.0%)
25 to 34 Years510 (95.7%)289 (88.9%)
35 to 44 Years307 (82.1%)382 (91.2%)
45 to 54 Years256 (78.8%)224 (79.1%)
55 to 64 Years303 (93.5%)378 (91.7%)
65 to 74 Years175 (82.6%)124 (91.2%)
75 Years and over31 (63.3%)63 (100.0%)
Total2,771 (88.0%)2,452 (86.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethel

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bethel show that 6.1% or 49 of the total 798 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 18.7%, comprising of 29 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethel
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children354 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children243 (92.4%)20 (7.6%)
3 or 4 Children126 (81.3%)29 (18.7%)
5 or more Children26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total749 (93.9%)49 (6.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethel

According to the poverty data in Bethel, 41.9% or 52 single-father households and 2.9% or 10 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (6.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethel
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children13 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children17 (38.6%)10 (6.4%)
3 or 4 Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (41.9%)10 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bethel

The poverty data for Bethel shows that 49 of the married-couple family households (6.1%) and 62 of the single-parent households (13.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (18.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 household (61.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bethel
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)13 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children20 (7.6%)27 (13.5%)
3 or 4 Children29 (18.7%)22 (61.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total49 (6.1%)62 (13.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Bethel

Employment by Class of Employer in Bethel

Among the 2,741 employed individuals in Bethel, private company employees (950 | 34.7%), not-for-profit organizations (851 | 31.0%), and state government employees (407 | 14.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bethel
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees95034.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)983.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1304.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations85131.0%
Local Government Employees1635.9%
State Government Employees40714.8%
Federal Government Employees1254.6%
Unpaid Family Workers170.6%
Total2,741100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bethel

According to the labor force statistics for Bethel, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,572), 67.5% or 3,086 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 275 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 87.3% or 550 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 46.0% or 63 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bethel
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years137 (40.1%)63 (46.0%)
20 to 24 Years461 (80.9%)36 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years294 (61.9%)16 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years336 (70.3%)84 (25.1%)
35 to 44 Years608 (71.9%)41 (6.8%)
45 to 54 Years550 (87.3%)16 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years324 (80.4%)18 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years239 (64.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years118 (33.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,086 (67.5%)275 (8.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethel

According to labor force statistics for Bethel, 73.5% of individuals (2,352) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,200) are in the labor force, with 7.4% or 174 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.3% or 580 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.0% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethel
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School110 (34.8%)32 (10.0%)
High School Diploma1,007 (70.8%)128 (9.0%)
College / Associate Degree653 (77.2%)52 (6.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher580 (94.3%)33 (5.4%)
Total2,352 (73.5%)237 (7.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bethel

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bethel are Management (390 | 14.0%), Community & Social Service (314 | 11.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (275 | 9.9%), Education Instruction & Library (151 | 5.4%), and Health Technologists (151 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bethel

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bethel, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (65.1%), Management (46.4%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (45.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (92.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (90.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (90.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bethel
OccupationMaleFemale
Management181 (46.4%)209 (53.6%)
Business & Financial19 (17.1%)92 (82.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2 (10.0%)18 (90.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (10.0%)18 (90.0%)
Community & Social Service 141 (44.9%)173 (55.1%)
Education, Arts & Media69 (65.1%)37 (34.9%)
Legal Services & Support2 (7.7%)24 (92.3%)
Education Instruction & Library56 (37.1%)95 (62.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment14 (45.2%)17 (54.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating62 (22.6%)213 (77.4%)
Health Technologists42 (27.8%)109 (72.2%)
Total (Category)405 (36.5%)705 (63.5%)
Total (Overall)1,514 (54.3%)1,276 (45.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bethel are Cleaning & Maintenance (181 | 6.5%), Security & Protection (99 | 3.5%), Law Enforcement (87 | 3.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (86 | 3.1%), and Healthcare Support (81 | 2.9%).
Services Occupations in Bethel

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bethel, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (95.8%), Healthcare Support (63.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (46.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bethel
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support30 (37.0%)51 (63.0%)
Security & Protection99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving46 (53.5%)40 (46.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance124 (68.5%)57 (31.5%)
Personal Care & Service2 (4.2%)46 (95.8%)
Total (Category)301 (60.8%)194 (39.2%)
Total (Overall)1,514 (54.3%)1,276 (45.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bethel are Office & Administration (514 | 18.4%), and Sales & Related (132 | 4.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bethel

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bethel
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related70 (53.0%)62 (47.0%)
Office & Administration268 (52.1%)246 (47.9%)
Total (Category)338 (52.3%)308 (47.7%)
Total (Overall)1,514 (54.3%)1,276 (45.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bethel are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (94 | 3.4%), Construction & Extraction (66 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bethel

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bethel
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction61 (92.4%)5 (7.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair82 (87.2%)12 (12.8%)
Total (Category)157 (90.2%)17 (9.8%)
Total (Overall)1,514 (54.3%)1,276 (45.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bethel are Transportation (237 | 8.5%), Material Moving (67 | 2.4%), and Production (61 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bethel

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bethel
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10 (16.4%)51 (83.6%)
Transportation236 (99.6%)1 (0.4%)
Material Moving67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)313 (85.8%)52 (14.2%)
Total (Overall)1,514 (54.3%)1,276 (45.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethel

Employment Industries in Bethel

The major employment industries in Bethel include Health Care & Social Assistance (420 | 15.0%), Public Administration (409 | 14.7%), Transportation & Warehousing (337 | 12.1%), Retail Trade (262 | 9.4%), and Educational Services (241 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Bethel

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethel

The Bethel industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Manufacturing (71.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bethel
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing20 (28.2%)51 (71.8%)
Wholesale Trade12 (33.3%)24 (66.7%)
Retail Trade173 (66.0%)89 (34.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing266 (78.9%)71 (21.1%)
Utilities22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance44 (40.7%)64 (59.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing24 (36.9%)41 (63.1%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management68 (28.6%)170 (71.4%)
Administrative & Support48 (64.0%)27 (36.0%)
Educational Services90 (37.3%)151 (62.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance132 (31.4%)288 (68.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services93 (66.4%)47 (33.6%)
Public Administration249 (60.9%)160 (39.1%)
Total1,514 (54.3%)1,276 (45.7%)

Education in Bethel

School Enrollment in Bethel

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,617 students in Bethel are high school (420 | 26.0%), elementary school (365 | 22.6%), and middle school (333 | 20.6%).
School Enrollment in Bethel
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool935.8%
Kindergarten21713.4%
Elementary School36522.6%
Middle School33320.6%
High School42026.0%
College / Undergraduate16910.4%
Graduate / Professional201.2%
Total1,617100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bethel

Out of a total of 1,617 students who are enrolled in schools in Bethel, 31 (1.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,586 (98.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (24.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 63 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bethel
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old570 (96.9%)18 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds404 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds299 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds75 (98.7%)1 (1.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds67 (98.5%)1 (1.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over34 (75.6%)11 (24.4%)
Total1,586 (98.1%)31 (1.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bethel

Science & technology (199 | 27.2%), education (119 | 16.3%), business (116 | 15.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (88 | 12.0%), and arts & humanities (82 | 11.2%) are the most common fields of study among 731 individuals in Bethel who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bethel
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8812.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology20.3%
Social Sciences202.7%
Engineering324.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies131.8%
Science & Technology19927.2%
Business11615.9%
Education11916.3%
Literature & Languages253.4%
Liberal Arts & History30.4%
Visual & Performing Arts162.2%
Communications162.2%
Arts & Humanities8211.2%
Total731100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bethel

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethel

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bethel are males with 1 vehicle (496, accounting for 34.9%) and females with 1 vehicle (411, making up 42.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethel
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle345 (24.3%)265 (22.7%)
1 Vehicle496 (34.9%)411 (35.2%)
2 Vehicles419 (29.5%)364 (31.2%)
3 Vehicles136 (9.6%)99 (8.5%)
4 Vehicles18 (1.3%)28 (2.4%)
5 or more Vehicles5 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,419 (100.0%)1,167 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bethel

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bethel are 5 to 9 minutes (845 commuters, 34.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (635 commuters, 25.8%), and less than 5 minutes (538 commuters, 21.9%).
Commute Time in Bethel
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes53821.9%
5 to 9 Minutes84534.4%
10 to 14 Minutes63525.8%
15 to 19 Minutes1787.2%
20 to 24 Minutes632.6%
25 to 29 Minutes602.4%
30 to 34 Minutes1245.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes110.4%
45 to 59 Minutes40.2%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Bethel

The most common commute times in Bethel are 5 to 9 minutes (391 commuters, 28.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (454 commuters, 41.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bethel
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes311 (23.0%)227 (20.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes391 (28.9%)454 (41.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes359 (26.6%)276 (24.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes81 (6.0%)97 (8.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes40 (3.0%)23 (2.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes44 (3.3%)16 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes114 (8.4%)10 (0.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes11 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1 (0.1%)3 (0.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethel

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bethel are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (484, 35.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (355, 32.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethel
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM116 (8.6%)18 (1.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM30 (2.2%)6 (0.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM46 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM88 (6.5%)150 (13.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM121 (8.9%)101 (9.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM484 (35.8%)355 (32.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM161 (11.9%)225 (20.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM65 (4.8%)132 (11.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM58 (4.3%)37 (3.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM19 (1.4%)10 (0.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM36 (2.7%)26 (2.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM72 (5.3%)19 (1.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM56 (4.1%)27 (2.4%)
Total1,352 (100.0%)1,106 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bethel

Occupancy by Ownership in Bethel

Of the total 1,937 dwellings in Bethel, owner-occupied units account for 799 (41.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,138 (58.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bethel
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units79941.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,13858.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,937100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethel

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethel
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household52427.1%
2-Person Household52227.0%
3-Person Household35118.1%
4+ Person Household54027.9%
Total Housing Units1,937100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethel

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethel
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household107 (20.4%)417 (79.6%)
2-Person Household245 (46.9%)277 (53.1%)
3-Person Household122 (34.8%)229 (65.2%)
4+ Person Household325 (60.2%)215 (39.8%)
Total Housing Units799 (41.2%)1,138 (58.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethel

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethel
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School37 (25.2%)110 (74.8%)
High School Diploma295 (46.2%)343 (53.8%)
College/Associate Degree252 (40.1%)377 (59.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher215 (41.1%)308 (58.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethel

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethel
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years42521.9%
35 to 44 Years47424.5%
45 to 54 Years32416.7%
55 to 64 Years42521.9%
65 to 74 Years24312.6%
75 to 84 Years311.6%
85 Years and Over150.8%
Total1,937100.0%

Housing Finances in Bethel

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethel

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethel
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied799 (41.2%)$136,215
Renter-Occupied1,138 (58.8%)$81,818
Average1,937 (100.0%)$100,852

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethel

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethel
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00022 (2.8%)16 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99915 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99926 (3.3%)56 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99921 (2.6%)20 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)31 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (1.1%)81 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (1.3%)101 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99962 (7.8%)256 (22.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999106 (13.3%)129 (11.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999162 (20.3%)207 (18.2%)
$150,000 or more366 (45.8%)241 (21.2%)
Total799 (100.0%)1,138 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethel

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethel
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30039 (4.9%)31 (2.7%)
$300 to $49927 (3.4%)14 (1.2%)
$500 to $799116 (14.5%)18 (1.6%)
$800 to $999108 (13.5%)18 (1.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49954 (6.8%)398 (35.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999127 (15.9%)269 (23.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499161 (20.2%)245 (21.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99964 (8.0%)14 (1.2%)
$3,000 or more103 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total799 (100.0%)1,138 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bethel

Housing Structures in Bethel

Housing Structures in Bethel
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,14459.1%
Single Unit, Attached532.7%
2 Unit Apartments26813.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments814.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments80.4%
10 or more Apartments24412.6%
Mobile Home / Other1397.2%
Total1,937100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethel

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethel
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached693 (60.6%)451 (39.4%)
Single Unit, Attached11 (20.7%)42 (79.2%)
2 Unit Apartments59 (22.0%)209 (78.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)244 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other36 (25.9%)103 (74.1%)
Total799 (41.2%)1,138 (58.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethel

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethel
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1 (0.1%)94 (8.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms163 (20.4%)565 (49.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms480 (60.1%)450 (39.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms64 (8.0%)29 (2.5%)
8 or more Rooms91 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total799 (100.0%)1,138 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethel

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethel
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)12 (1.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)25 (2.2%)
Electricity17 (2.1%)41 (3.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene737 (92.2%)1,046 (91.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels34 (4.3%)14 (1.2%)
No Fuel Used11 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total799 (100.0%)1,138 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethel

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethel
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle157 (19.7%)453 (39.8%)
1 Vehicle272 (34.0%)476 (41.8%)
2 Vehicles238 (29.8%)164 (14.4%)
3 or more Vehicles132 (16.5%)45 (4.0%)
Total799 (100.0%)1,138 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bethel

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bethel

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units328471
Median Property Value$306,500$369,700
Median Household Income$99,800$235
Monthly Housing Costs$787$103
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethel

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethel
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00069 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99921 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99968 (20.7%)163 (34.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999165 (50.3%)243 (51.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)65 (13.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more5 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total328 (100.0%)471 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethel

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethel
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00022 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99938 (11.6%)15 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (2.7%)9 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99918 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99969 (21.0%)44 (9.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99931 (9.5%)37 (7.9%)
$150,000 or more131 (39.9%)131 (27.8%)
Total328 (100.0%)471 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bethel

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bethel
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x159 (48.5%)139,375 (29,591.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x39 (11.9%)244 (51.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x25 (7.6%)45 (9.6%)
4.0x or more105 (32.0%)39 (8.3%)
Total328 (100.0%)471 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethel

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethel
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total328 (100.0%)471 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bethel

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethel

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethel
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years693 (92.9%)53 (7.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,090 (89.4%)129 (10.6%)
19 to 25 Years571 (81.6%)129 (18.4%)
26 to 34 Years605 (78.5%)166 (21.5%)
35 to 44 Years580 (73.3%)211 (26.7%)
45 to 54 Years442 (72.7%)166 (27.3%)
55 to 64 Years652 (88.6%)84 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years348 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,093 (84.5%)938 (15.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethel

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethel
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born693 (92.9%)53 (7.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,090 (89.4%)129 (10.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen571 (81.6%)129 (18.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethel

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethel
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000380 (82.4%)81 (17.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999514 (84.8%)92 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999798 (83.5%)158 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999690 (96.0%)29 (4.0%)
$100,000 and over2,495 (81.2%)578 (18.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethel

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethel
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6458 (61.4%)268 (35.9%)
6 to 18 Years557 (45.7%)650 (53.3%)
19 to 25 Years266 (38.0%)328 (46.9%)
25 to 34 Years255 (33.1%)391 (50.7%)
35 to 44 Years126 (15.9%)454 (57.4%)
45 to 54 Years65 (10.7%)413 (67.9%)
55 to 64 Years150 (20.4%)535 (72.7%)
65 to 74 Years305 (87.6%)176 (50.6%)
75 Years and over112 (100.0%)62 (55.4%)
Total2,294 (38.0%)3,277 (54.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bethel

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bethel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years147 (14.4%)101 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years61 (28.8%)95 (69.9%)
75 Years and over35 (71.4%)14 (22.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bethel

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bethel: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years113 (11.1%)59 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years52 (24.5%)63 (46.3%)
75 Years and over17 (34.7%)14 (22.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bethel: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (1.3%)46 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (9.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bethel: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)26 (19.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (22.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bethel: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (3.5%)42 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years9 (4.3%)47 (34.6%)
75 Years and over17 (34.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bethel: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (4.3%)11 (8.1%)
75 Years and over18 (36.7%)14 (22.2%)

Technology Access in Bethel

Computing Device Access in Bethel

Computing Device Access in Bethel
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,29666.9%
Smartphone1,85195.6%
Tablet1,02953.1%
No Computing Device562.9%
Total1,937100.0%

Internet Access in Bethel

Internet Access in Bethel
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,12157.9%
Cellular Data Only62232.1%
Satellite Internet452.3%
No Internet1598.2%
Total1,937100.0%

Bethel Summary

Bethel, Alaska is a city located in the southwestern part of the state, in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. It is the largest community in the region, with a population of 6,080 as of the 2010 census. Bethel is the hub of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, and serves as the regional center for commerce, transportation, health care, and government services.

History

Bethel was first established in 1885 as a trading post by the Alaska Commercial Company. The town was named after the nearby Bethel Mission, which was founded by Moravian missionaries in 1885. The mission was established to serve the Yup'ik people of the region, and was the first permanent settlement in the area.
In the early 1900s, Bethel began to grow as a commercial center for the region. The Alaska Railroad was extended to Bethel in 1923, and the town became a hub for transportation and commerce. In the 1950s, the U.S. Air Force built an air base near Bethel, which further increased the town's population and economic activity.

Geography

Bethel is located in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of southwestern Alaska. The city is situated on the Kuskokwim River, about 30 miles from the Bering Sea. The terrain is mostly flat, with some low hills and ridges. The climate is subarctic, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers.

Economy

Bethel's economy is largely based on government services, health care, and transportation. The city is the regional hub for commerce, transportation, health care, and government services. The city is also home to a number of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and hotels.
The city is also home to a number of industries, including fishing, mining, and timber. The Bethel Airport is a major hub for air transportation in the region, and serves as a gateway to the rest of Alaska.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Bethel had a population of 6,080. The racial makeup of the city was 58.3% Native American, 28.2% White, 5.2% Asian, and 8.3% from other races. The median household income was $50,945, and the median family income was $60,945.
Bethel is home to a number of Native American tribes, including the Yup'ik, Cup'ik, and Inupiat. The city is also home to a large number of immigrants from Russia, the Philippines, and other countries.

Conclusion

Bethel, Alaska is a city located in the southwestern part of the state, in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. It is the largest community in the region, with a population of 6,080 as of the 2010 census. Bethel is the hub of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, and serves as the regional center for commerce, transportation, health care, and government services. The city's economy is largely based on government services, health care, and transportation, and it is home to a number of Native American tribes, as well as immigrants from Russia, the Philippines, and other countries.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bethel?
Total Population of Bethel is 6,312.
What is the Total Male Population of Bethel?
Total Male Population of Bethel is 3,434.
What is the Total Female Population of Bethel?
Total Female Population of Bethel is 2,878.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bethel?
There are 119.32 Males per 100 Females in Bethel.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bethel?
There are 83.81 Females per 100 Males in Bethel.
What is the Median Population Age in Bethel?
Median Population Age in Bethel is 30.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bethel
Average Family Size in Bethel is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bethel
Average Household Size in Bethel is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bethel?
Per Capita income in Bethel is $37,790.
What is the Median Family Income in Bethel?
Median Family Income in Bethel is $110,897.
What is the Median Household income in Bethel?
Median Household Income in Bethel is $100,852.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bethel?
Income or Wage Gap in Bethel is 28.3%.
Women in Bethel earn 71.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bethel?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bethel is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bethel?
There are 3,086 People in the Labor Forcein in Bethel.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bethel?
67.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Bethel.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bethel?
Unemployment Rate in Bethel is 8.9%.