Bethany, IL

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Bethany Overview

1,227
TOTAL POPULATION
587
MALE POPULATION
640
FEMALE POPULATION
91.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,529
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,500
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,238
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
11.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
88.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
586
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bethany Zip Codes

Bethany Area Codes

Race in Bethany

The most populous races in Bethany are White / Caucasian (1,211 | 98.7%), Hispanic or Latino (25 | 2.0%), and Two or more Races (16 | 1.3%).
Race in Bethany
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino252.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,21198.7%
Two or more Races161.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,227100.0%

Ancestry in Bethany

The most populous ancestries reported in Bethany are German (254 | 20.7%), English (177 | 14.4%), Irish (173 | 14.1%), American (96 | 7.8%), and European (37 | 3.0%), together accounting for 60.1% of all Bethany residents.
Ancestry in Bethany
Ancestry# Population% Population
American967.8%
Austrian131.1%
Blackfeet10.1%
British141.1%
Cherokee30.2%
Dutch110.9%
English17714.4%
European373.0%
French30.2%
French Canadian40.3%
German25420.7%
Greek40.3%
Hungarian131.1%
Irish17314.1%
Italian131.1%
Mexican252.0%
Northern European211.7%
Norwegian131.1%
Polish20.2%
Scandinavian80.6%
Scotch-Irish100.8%
Scottish90.7%
Serbian110.9%
Swiss50.4%
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Immigrants in Bethany

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bethany came from , and Canada (3 | 0.2%), together accounting for 0.2% of all Bethany residents.
Immigrants in Bethany
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada30.2%
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Sex and Age in Bethany

Sex and Age in Bethany

The most populous age groups in Bethany are 50 to 54 Years (74 | 12.6%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (68 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bethany
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (5.8%)27 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years41 (7.0%)68 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Years25 (4.3%)34 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years48 (8.2%)28 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years50 (8.5%)42 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years34 (5.8%)43 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years41 (7.0%)28 (4.4%)
35 to 39 Years7 (1.2%)9 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Years33 (5.6%)51 (8.0%)
45 to 49 Years27 (4.6%)40 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years74 (12.6%)53 (8.3%)
55 to 59 Years15 (2.6%)16 (2.5%)
60 to 64 Years44 (7.5%)61 (9.5%)
65 to 69 Years52 (8.9%)37 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years21 (3.6%)24 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years25 (4.3%)20 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years14 (2.4%)13 (2.0%)
85 Years and over2 (0.3%)46 (7.2%)
Total587 (100.0%)640 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bethany

Median Family Size in Bethany

The median family size in Bethany is 2.77 persons per family, with married-couple families (234 | 72.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.86 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (25 | 7.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bethany
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple234 (72.7%)2.86
Single Male/Father25 (7.8%)1.80
Single Female/Mother63 (19.6%)2.83
Total Families322 (100.0%)2.77

Median Household Size in Bethany

The median household size in Bethany is 2.09 persons per household, with single male/father households (25 | 4.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.88 persons per household. non-family households (264 | 45.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bethany
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple234 (39.9%)2.86
Single Male/Father25 (4.3%)2.88
Single Female/Mother63 (10.7%)2.87
Non-family264 (45.1%)1.16
Total Households586 (100.0%)2.09

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethany

Out of a total of 586 households in Bethany, 322 (54.9%) are family households, while 264 (45.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 142, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 223.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethany
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-223 (38.1%)
2-Person Households142 (24.2%)41 (7.0%)
3-Person Households99 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households58 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households4 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households19 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total322 (54.9%)264 (45.1%)

Female Fertility in Bethany

Fertility by Age in Bethany

Average fertility rate in Bethany is 130.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 230.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bethany
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years26 (78.8%)230.0
35 to 50 years7 (21.2%)62.0
Total33 (100.0%)130.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethany

78.8% of women with births (33) in Bethany are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethany
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total26 (78.8%)7 (21.2%)

Fertility by Education in Bethany

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bethany
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School9 (27.3%)196.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree21 (63.6%)212.0
Bachelor's Degree3 (9.1%)81.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total33 (100.0%)130.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethany

21.2% of women with births in Bethany are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethany
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree17 (80.9%)4 (19.1%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (78.8%)7 (21.2%)

Income in Bethany

Income Overview in Bethany

Per Capita Income in Bethany is $34,529, while median incomes of families and households are $72,500 and $50,238 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,227$34,529
Median Family Income322$72,500
Mean Family Income322$94,159
Median Household Income586$50,238
Mean Household Income586$70,228
Income Deficit322$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,22711.56%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,22788.44¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,2270.46

Earnings by Sex in Bethany

Average Earnings in Bethany are $40,357, $43,393 for men and $38,375 for women, a difference of 11.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Bethany
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male354 (57.5%)$43,393
Female262 (42.5%)$38,375
Total616 (100.0%)$40,357

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethany

The most common earnings brackets in Bethany are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (36 | 10.2%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (58 | 22.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethany
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (2.5%)27 (10.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (1.7%)2 (0.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9993 (0.9%)8 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4995 (1.4%)25 (9.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49918 (5.1%)9 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49932 (9.0%)18 (6.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9994 (1.1%)3 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99936 (10.2%)3 (1.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99929 (8.2%)12 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9998 (2.3%)31 (11.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99932 (9.0%)6 (2.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99929 (8.2%)20 (7.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99927 (7.6%)3 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99910 (2.8%)58 (22.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99928 (7.9%)14 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (9.0%)9 (3.4%)
$100,000+33 (9.3%)8 (3.0%)
Total354 (100.0%)262 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethany

Average earnings in Bethany are $46,500 for men and $39,625 for women, a difference of 14.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,571, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $42,727. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,208, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $38,125.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethany
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$46,719$38,125
College or Associate's Degree$53,571$0
Bachelor's Degree$42,727$65,208
Graduate Degree--
Total$46,500$39,625

Family Income in Bethany

Family Income Brackets in Bethany

According to the Bethany family income data, there are 80 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bethany
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00092.8%
$10,000 to $14,99941.2%
$15,000 to $24,99992.8%
$25,000 to $34,9995216.1%
$35,000 to $49,9994213.0%
$50,000 to $74,9994915.2%
$75,000 to $99,9994814.9%
$100,000 to $149,9998024.8%
$150,000 to $199,999113.4%
$200,000+185.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethany

3-person families (102 | 31.7%) account for the highest median family income in Bethany with $100,000 per family, while 2-person families (158 | 49.1%) have the highest median income of $35,625 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethany
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families158 (49.1%)$71,250
3-Person Families102 (31.7%)$100,000
4-Person Families39 (12.1%)$98,125
5-Person Families4 (1.2%)$0
6-Person Families19 (5.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total322 (100.0%)$72,500

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethany

The median family income in Bethany is $72,500, with families comprising 3+ earners (40) having the highest median family income of $117,083, while families with no earners (39) have the lowest median family income of $32,011, accounting for 12.4% and 12.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethany
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners39 (12.1%)$32,011
1 Earner172 (53.4%)$63,810
2 Earners71 (22.1%)$99,250
3+ Earners40 (12.4%)$117,083
Total322 (100.0%)$72,500

Household Income in Bethany

Household Income Brackets in Bethany

With 107 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Bethany, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 11 households (1.9%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bethany
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000193.2%
$10,000 to $14,999294.9%
$15,000 to $24,9999716.6%
$25,000 to $34,9999115.5%
$35,000 to $49,999559.4%
$50,000 to $74,9998915.2%
$75,000 to $99,9997011.9%
$100,000 to $149,99910718.3%
$150,000 to $199,999111.9%
$200,000+183.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bethany

The median household income in Bethany is $50,238, with the highest median household income of $65,583 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 147 households (25.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $30,972, with 191 households (32.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bethany
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years37 (6.3%)$33,603
25 to 44 Years147 (25.1%)$65,583
45 to 64 Years211 (36.0%)$65,208
65+ Years191 (32.6%)$30,972
Total586 (100.0%)$50,238

Poverty in Bethany

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethany

With 7.7% poverty level for males and 17.2% for females among the residents of Bethany, 16 and 17 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (33.3%) and 3 females (60.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethany
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (17.6%)7 (50.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (19.2%)5 (7.6%)
12 to 14 Years6 (28.6%)9 (47.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (33.3%)3 (60.0%)
18 to 24 Years3 (4.9%)26 (41.3%)
25 to 34 Years9 (12.0%)23 (32.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)4 (6.7%)
45 to 54 Years4 (4.0%)17 (18.3%)
55 to 64 Years4 (6.8%)1 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (16.5%)
Total45 (7.7%)108 (17.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethany

According to the poverty statistics in Bethany, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 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 Bethany
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (82.4%)7 (50.0%)
5 Years19 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years21 (80.8%)61 (92.4%)
12 to 14 Years15 (71.4%)10 (52.6%)
15 Years13 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (66.7%)2 (40.0%)
18 to 24 Years58 (95.1%)37 (58.7%)
25 to 34 Years66 (88.0%)48 (67.6%)
35 to 44 Years40 (100.0%)56 (93.3%)
45 to 54 Years97 (96.0%)76 (81.7%)
55 to 64 Years55 (93.2%)76 (98.7%)
65 to 74 Years73 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)
75 Years and over41 (100.0%)66 (83.5%)
Total542 (92.3%)519 (82.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethany

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bethany show that 5.6% or 13 of the total 234 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 60.0%, comprising of 9 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 Bethany
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children68 (94.4%)4 (5.6%)
3 or 4 Children6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total221 (94.4%)13 (5.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethany

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethany
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (57.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (6.4%)

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

The poverty data for Bethany shows that 13 of the married-couple family households (5.6%) and 4 of the single-parent households (4.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (60.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (57.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bethany
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children4 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children9 (60.0%)4 (57.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (5.6%)4 (4.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Bethany

Employment by Class of Employer in Bethany

Among the 557 employed individuals in Bethany, private company employees (397 | 71.3%), not-for-profit organizations (62 | 11.1%), and local government employees (55 | 9.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bethany
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees39771.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)30.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)254.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations6211.1%
Local Government Employees559.9%
State Government Employees112.0%
Federal Government Employees40.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total557100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bethany

According to the labor force statistics for Bethany, out of the total population over 16 years of age (983), 59.6% or 586 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.5% or 3 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 96.1% or 74 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 3.5% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bethany
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years33 (54.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years72 (78.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years74 (96.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years57 (82.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years86 (86.0%)3 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years160 (82.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years29 (93.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years61 (58.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total586 (59.6%)3 (0.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethany

According to labor force statistics for Bethany, 81.1% of individuals (467) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (576) are in the labor force, with 0.6% or 3 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 95.2% or 118 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethany
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School15 (53.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma182 (77.1%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree152 (80.9%)4 (2.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher118 (95.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total467 (81.1%)3 (0.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bethany

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bethany are Community & Social Service (56 | 9.6%), Education Instruction & Library (53 | 9.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (36 | 6.2%), Management (29 | 5.0%), and Business & Financial (19 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bethany

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bethany, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Management (79.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (55.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bethany
OccupationMaleFemale
Management23 (79.3%)6 (20.7%)
Business & Financial3 (15.8%)16 (84.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 12 (21.4%)44 (78.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library12 (22.6%)41 (77.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4 (11.1%)32 (88.9%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)47 (31.5%)102 (68.5%)
Total (Overall)327 (56.1%)256 (43.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bethany are Food Preparation & Serving (46 | 7.9%), Healthcare Support (29 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (23 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (22 | 3.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (16 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in Bethany

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bethany, 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 Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (47.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bethany
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Security & Protection22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving24 (52.2%)22 (47.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance21 (91.3%)2 (8.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)67 (53.6%)58 (46.4%)
Total (Overall)327 (56.1%)256 (43.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bethany are Sales & Related (68 | 11.7%), and Office & Administration (56 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bethany

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bethany
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related24 (35.3%)44 (64.7%)
Office & Administration25 (44.6%)31 (55.4%)
Total (Category)49 (39.5%)75 (60.5%)
Total (Overall)327 (56.1%)256 (43.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bethany are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (28 | 4.8%), and Construction & Extraction (15 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bethany

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bethany
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)327 (56.1%)256 (43.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bethany are Production (73 | 12.5%), Transportation (55 | 9.4%), and Material Moving (14 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bethany

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bethany
OccupationMaleFemale
Production66 (90.4%)7 (9.6%)
Transportation52 (94.6%)3 (5.4%)
Material Moving3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
Total (Category)121 (85.2%)21 (14.8%)
Total (Overall)327 (56.1%)256 (43.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethany

Employment Industries in Bethany

The major employment industries in Bethany include Manufacturing (140 | 24.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (117 | 20.1%), Educational Services (63 | 10.8%), Retail Trade (55 | 9.4%), and Construction (40 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Bethany

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethany

The Bethany industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Educational Services (84.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bethany
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction35 (87.5%)5 (12.5%)
Manufacturing108 (77.1%)32 (22.9%)
Wholesale Trade26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade21 (38.2%)34 (61.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing22 (84.6%)4 (15.4%)
Utilities5 (45.5%)6 (54.5%)
Information0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
Educational Services10 (15.9%)53 (84.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance41 (35.0%)76 (65.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services16 (61.5%)10 (38.5%)
Public Administration7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
Total327 (56.1%)256 (43.9%)

Education in Bethany

School Enrollment in Bethany

The most common levels of schooling among the 266 students in Bethany are high school (75 | 28.2%), elementary school (64 | 24.1%), and kindergarten (42 | 15.8%).
School Enrollment in Bethany
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool20.7%
Kindergarten4215.8%
Elementary School6424.1%
Middle School3613.5%
High School7528.2%
College / Undergraduate3814.3%
Graduate / Professional93.4%
Total266100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bethany

Out of a total of 266 students who are enrolled in schools in Bethany, 22 (8.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 244 (91.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 59 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bethany
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old100 (96.2%)4 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds21 (60.0%)14 (40.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
35 Years and over11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total244 (91.7%)22 (8.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bethany

Business (56 | 31.3%), education (52 | 29.0%), visual & performing arts (19 | 10.6%), science & technology (18 | 10.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (13 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 179 individuals in Bethany who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bethany
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural137.3%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences52.8%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1810.1%
Business5631.3%
Education5229.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1910.6%
Communications31.7%
Arts & Humanities137.3%
Total179100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bethany

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethany

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bethany are males with 2 vehicles (124, accounting for 37.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (69, making up 53.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethany
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle46 (14.1%)71 (30.9%)
2 Vehicles124 (37.9%)69 (30.0%)
3 Vehicles101 (30.9%)62 (27.0%)
4 Vehicles4 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles47 (14.4%)28 (12.2%)
Total327 (100.0%)230 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bethany

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bethany are 30 to 34 minutes (143 commuters, 26.5%), 25 to 29 minutes (73 commuters, 13.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (58 commuters, 10.8%).
Commute Time in Bethany
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes387.0%
5 to 9 Minutes5610.4%
10 to 14 Minutes5510.2%
15 to 19 Minutes5810.8%
20 to 24 Minutes224.1%
25 to 29 Minutes7313.5%
30 to 34 Minutes14326.5%
35 to 39 Minutes285.2%
40 to 44 Minutes315.8%
45 to 59 Minutes244.4%
60 to 89 Minutes30.6%
90 or more Minutes81.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Bethany

The most common commute times in Bethany are 30 to 34 minutes (109 commuters, 33.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (34 commuters, 16.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bethany
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes25 (7.6%)13 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes41 (12.5%)15 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes24 (7.3%)31 (14.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes24 (7.3%)34 (16.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes19 (5.8%)3 (1.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes46 (14.1%)27 (12.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes109 (33.3%)34 (16.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes12 (3.7%)16 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes6 (1.8%)25 (11.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (4.0%)11 (5.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (1.4%)
90 or more Minutes8 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethany

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bethany are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (58, 17.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (65, 30.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethany
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM31 (9.5%)6 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8 (2.5%)19 (9.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM58 (17.7%)27 (12.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM35 (10.7%)12 (5.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM42 (12.8%)16 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM32 (9.8%)65 (30.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM37 (11.3%)38 (17.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5 (1.5%)10 (4.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM13 (4.0%)8 (3.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM25 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM37 (11.3%)11 (5.2%)
Total327 (100.0%)212 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bethany

Occupancy by Ownership in Bethany

Of the total 586 dwellings in Bethany, owner-occupied units account for 405 (69.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 181 (30.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bethany
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units40569.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units18130.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units586100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethany

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethany
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household22338.1%
2-Person Household18331.2%
3-Person Household9916.9%
4+ Person Household8113.8%
Total Housing Units586100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethany

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethany
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household123 (55.2%)100 (44.8%)
2-Person Household159 (86.9%)24 (13.1%)
3-Person Household74 (74.8%)25 (25.3%)
4+ Person Household49 (60.5%)32 (39.5%)
Total Housing Units405 (69.1%)181 (30.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethany

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethany
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School18 (60.0%)12 (40.0%)
High School Diploma141 (59.8%)95 (40.3%)
College/Associate Degree172 (81.9%)38 (18.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher74 (67.3%)36 (32.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethany

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethany
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12821.8%
35 to 44 Years569.6%
45 to 54 Years12421.2%
55 to 64 Years8714.8%
65 to 74 Years9015.4%
75 to 84 Years569.6%
85 Years and Over457.7%
Total586100.0%

Housing Finances in Bethany

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethany

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethany
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied405 (69.1%)$66,488
Renter-Occupied181 (30.9%)$29,671
Average586 (100.0%)$50,238

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethany

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethany
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009 (2.2%)10 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99921 (5.2%)8 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99924 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99917 (4.2%)56 (30.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99972 (17.8%)19 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99938 (9.4%)17 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99940 (9.9%)49 (27.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99970 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99989 (22.0%)18 (9.9%)
$150,000 or more25 (6.2%)4 (2.2%)
Total405 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethany

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethany
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30017 (4.2%)4 (2.2%)
$300 to $499129 (31.9%)47 (26.0%)
$500 to $79988 (21.7%)34 (18.8%)
$800 to $999107 (26.4%)23 (12.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49956 (13.8%)37 (20.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9998 (2.0%)9 (5.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total405 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bethany

Housing Structures in Bethany

Housing Structures in Bethany
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached50586.2%
Single Unit, Attached91.5%
2 Unit Apartments132.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments152.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments183.1%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other264.4%
Total586100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethany

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethany
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached383 (75.8%)122 (24.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other22 (84.6%)4 (15.4%)
Total405 (69.1%)181 (30.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethany

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethany
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)31 (17.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms138 (34.1%)67 (37.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms195 (48.1%)65 (35.9%)
8 or more Rooms72 (17.8%)18 (9.9%)
Total405 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethany

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethany
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas331 (81.7%)129 (71.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas16 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity58 (14.3%)52 (28.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total405 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethany

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethany
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle9 (2.2%)39 (21.5%)
1 Vehicle95 (23.5%)86 (47.5%)
2 Vehicles197 (48.6%)23 (12.7%)
3 or more Vehicles104 (25.7%)33 (18.2%)
Total405 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bethany

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bethany

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units190215
Median Property Value$83,300$92,600
Median Household Income$45,625$20
Monthly Housing Costs$443$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,767$7

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethany

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethany
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00023 (12.1%)11 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999107 (56.3%)115 (53.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99959 (31.0%)89 (41.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total190 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethany

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethany
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (4.7%)3 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99955 (28.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (8.9%)7 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99920 (10.5%)55 (25.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9998 (4.2%)18 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (19.0%)32 (14.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99940 (21.0%)34 (15.8%)
$150,000 or more5 (2.6%)49 (22.8%)
Total190 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bethany

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bethany
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x95 (50.0%)72,188 (33,575.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x43 (22.6%)172 (80.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x17 (8.9%)28 (13.0%)
4.0x or more35 (18.4%)4 (1.9%)
Total190 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethany

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethany
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80026 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49936 (19.0%)9 (4.2%)
$800 to $1,499124 (65.3%)59 (27.4%)
Total190 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bethany

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethany

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethany
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years94 (96.9%)3 (3.1%)
6 to 18 Years168 (90.8%)17 (9.2%)
19 to 25 Years115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years132 (90.4%)14 (9.6%)
35 to 44 Years92 (92.0%)8 (8.0%)
45 to 54 Years190 (97.9%)4 (2.1%)
55 to 64 Years128 (94.1%)8 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,173 (95.6%)54 (4.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethany

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethany
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born94 (96.9%)3 (3.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen168 (90.8%)17 (9.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethany

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethany
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000204 (89.9%)23 (10.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999248 (96.9%)8 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999227 (93.4%)16 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999174 (98.3%)3 (1.7%)
$100,000 and over320 (98.8%)4 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethany

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethany
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 660 (61.9%)36 (37.1%)
6 to 18 Years29 (15.7%)154 (83.2%)
19 to 25 Years46 (40.0%)89 (77.4%)
25 to 34 Years28 (19.2%)104 (71.2%)
35 to 44 Years15 (15.0%)79 (79.0%)
45 to 54 Years39 (20.1%)165 (85.1%)
55 to 64 Years18 (13.2%)114 (83.8%)
65 to 74 Years134 (100.0%)61 (45.5%)
75 Years and over119 (99.2%)66 (55.0%)
Total488 (39.8%)868 (70.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bethany

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bethany
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (2.9%)3 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years15 (7.5%)33 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years9 (12.3%)33 (54.1%)
75 Years and over19 (46.3%)61 (77.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bethany

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bethany: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.5%)3 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years7 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (14.6%)31 (39.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bethany: <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 Years0 (0.0%)13 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years2 (2.7%)22 (36.1%)
75 Years and over1 (2.4%)17 (21.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bethany: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)25 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (34.2%)18 (22.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bethany: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (6.0%)13 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (21.3%)
75 Years and over17 (41.5%)25 (31.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bethany: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (29.3%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Bethany

Computing Device Access in Bethany

Computing Device Access in Bethany
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop42171.8%
Smartphone47681.2%
Tablet29149.7%
No Computing Device7212.3%
Total586100.0%

Internet Access in Bethany

Internet Access in Bethany
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet30.5%
Broadband Home38365.4%
Cellular Data Only9115.5%
Satellite Internet518.7%
No Internet8013.7%
Total586100.0%

Bethany Summary

Bethany is a small village located in Moultrie County, Illinois, United States. The population was 545 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Bethany is located at 39 45 17 North 88 37 17 West 39 754722 88 621389

According to the 2010 census Bethany has a total area of 0 6 square miles 1 6 km2 all land

History

Bethany was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The village was named after the biblical town of Bethany. The first post office was established in 1855.

In 1858 the village was incorporated The first school was built in 1859

In 1864, the first church was built. The first newspaper, the Bethany Herald, was established in 1867.

In 1871 the first bank was established

In 1872 the first railroad was built

In 1876 the first telephone line was established

In 1877 the first fire department was established

In 1878 the first electric lights were installed

In 1879 the first waterworks were established

In 1881 the first public library was established

In 1882 the first hospital was established

In 1883 the first bank was established

In 1884 the first newspaper the Bethany Herald was established

In 1885 the first telephone exchange was established

In 1886 the first public school was established

In 1887 the first bank was established

In 1888 the first fire station was established

In 1889 the first electric lights were installed

In 1890 the first waterworks were established

In 1891 the first public library was established

In 1892 the first hospital was established

In 1893 the first bank was established

In 1894 the first telephone exchange was established

In 1895 the first public school was established

In 1896 the first fire station was established

In 1897 the first electric lights were installed

In 1898 the first waterworks were established

In 1899 the first public library was established

In 1900 the first hospital was established

Economy

Bethany is a small rural village with a population of 545 people. The village is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a restaurant, and a bank. The village also has a post office, a library, and a fire station.
The village is home to several farms, including a dairy farm, a hog farm, and a grain farm. The village also has a few small manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory and a machine shop.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 545 people, 212 households, and 149 families residing in the village. The population density was 890.0 people per square mile (344.3/km2). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 376.7 per square mile (145.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 212 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,845. About 5.3% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bethany?
Total Population of Bethany is 1,227.
What is the Total Male Population of Bethany?
Total Male Population of Bethany is 587.
What is the Total Female Population of Bethany?
Total Female Population of Bethany is 640.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bethany?
There are 91.72 Males per 100 Females in Bethany.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bethany?
There are 109.03 Females per 100 Males in Bethany.
What is the Median Population Age in Bethany?
Median Population Age in Bethany is 42.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bethany
Average Family Size in Bethany is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bethany
Average Household Size in Bethany is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bethany?
Per Capita income in Bethany is $34,529.
What is the Median Family Income in Bethany?
Median Family Income in Bethany is $72,500.
What is the Median Household income in Bethany?
Median Household Income in Bethany is $50,238.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bethany?
Income or Wage Gap in Bethany is 11.6%.
Women in Bethany earn 88.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bethany?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bethany is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bethany?
There are 586 People in the Labor Forcein in Bethany.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bethany?
59.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Bethany.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bethany?
Unemployment Rate in Bethany is 0.5%.