Bethel, NC

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Bethel Overview

1,604
TOTAL POPULATION
717
MALE POPULATION
887
FEMALE POPULATION
80.83
MALES / 100 FEMALES
123.71
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,622
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,344
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,107
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
784
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bethel Zip Codes

Bethel Area Codes

Race in Bethel

The most populous races in Bethel are Black / African American (895 | 55.8%), White / Caucasian (642 | 40.0%), and Two or more Races (50 | 3.1%).
Race in Bethel
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American89555.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino161.0%
Native / Alaskan10.1%
White / Caucasian64240.0%
Two or more Races503.1%
Some other Race161.0%
Total1,604100.0%

Ancestry in Bethel

The most populous ancestries reported in Bethel are English (104 | 6.5%), European (77 | 4.8%), American (75 | 4.7%), Irish (50 | 3.1%), and German (35 | 2.2%), together accounting for 21.3% of all Bethel residents.
Ancestry in Bethel
Ancestry# Population% Population
American754.7%
Arab40.3%
Cherokee10.1%
Dominican40.3%
Dutch60.4%
English1046.5%
European774.8%
Finnish50.3%
German352.2%
Ghanaian181.1%
Irish503.1%
Italian20.1%
Korean301.9%
Lebanese40.3%
Mexican120.7%
Scottish30.2%
Subsaharan African181.1%
Swedish50.3%
Ukrainian60.4%
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Immigrants in Bethel

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bethel came from Europe (7 | 0.4%), Ireland (7 | 0.4%), Northern Europe (7 | 0.4%), Caribbean (4 | 0.3%), and Dominican Republic (4 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.8% of all Bethel residents.
Immigrants in Bethel
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Caribbean40.3%
Dominican Republic40.3%
Europe70.4%
Ireland70.4%
Latin America40.3%
Northern Europe70.4%
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Sex and Age in Bethel

Sex and Age in Bethel

The most populous age groups in Bethel are 10 to 14 Years (114 | 15.9%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (107 | 12.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bethel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (1.1%)56 (6.3%)
5 to 9 Years59 (8.2%)49 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years114 (15.9%)45 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years15 (2.1%)15 (1.7%)
20 to 24 Years4 (0.6%)46 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years13 (1.8%)28 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Years28 (3.9%)83 (9.4%)
35 to 39 Years49 (6.8%)45 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years81 (11.3%)87 (9.8%)
45 to 49 Years55 (7.7%)47 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years30 (4.2%)64 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years71 (9.9%)78 (8.8%)
60 to 64 Years46 (6.4%)52 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years57 (8.0%)107 (12.1%)
70 to 74 Years32 (4.5%)29 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years24 (3.4%)6 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years18 (2.5%)36 (4.1%)
85 Years and over13 (1.8%)14 (1.6%)
Total717 (100.0%)887 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bethel

Median Family Size in Bethel

The median family size in Bethel is 2.97 persons per family, with single female/mother families (133 | 31.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (63 | 15.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.27 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bethel
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple223 (53.2%)3.07
Single Male/Father63 (15.0%)2.27
Single Female/Mother133 (31.7%)3.12
Total Families419 (100.0%)2.97

Median Household Size in Bethel

The median household size in Bethel is 2.20 persons per household, with single female/mother households (133 | 18.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.26 persons per household. non-family households (309 | 42.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bethel
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple223 (30.6%)3.07
Single Male/Father63 (8.6%)2.27
Single Female/Mother133 (18.3%)3.26
Non-family309 (42.4%)1.10
Total Households728 (100.0%)2.20

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethel

Out of a total of 728 households in Bethel, 419 (57.6%) are family households, while 309 (42.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 220, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 281.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethel
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-281 (38.6%)
2-Person Households220 (30.2%)28 (3.8%)
3-Person Households79 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households72 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households30 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households18 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total419 (57.6%)309 (42.4%)

Female Fertility in Bethel

Fertility by Age in Bethel

Average fertility rate in Bethel is 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 178.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% 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 years28 (100.0%)178.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total28 (100.0%)77.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethel

60.7% of women with births (28) in Bethel are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 39.3% 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 39.3% 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 years17 (60.7%)11 (39.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (60.7%)11 (39.3%)

Fertility by Education in Bethel

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bethel
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree26 (92.9%)184.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree2 (7.1%)105.0
Total28 (100.0%)77.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethel

39.3% of women with births in Bethel are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 42.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethel
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree15 (57.7%)11 (42.3%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (60.7%)11 (39.3%)

Income in Bethel

Income Overview in Bethel

Per Capita Income in Bethel is $29,622, while median incomes of families and households are $72,344 and $51,107 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,604$29,622
Median Family Income419$72,344
Mean Family Income419$79,674
Median Household Income728$51,107
Mean Household Income728$63,992
Income Deficit419$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,60439.14%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,60460.86¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,6040.46

Earnings by Sex in Bethel

Average Earnings in Bethel are $37,903, $46,063 for men and $28,036 for women, a difference of 39.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Bethel
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male339 (42.9%)$46,063
Female451 (57.1%)$28,036
Total790 (100.0%)$37,903

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethel

The most common earnings brackets in Bethel are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (78 | 23.0%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (88 | 19.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethel
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9992 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (0.6%)8 (1.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9996 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (3.2%)32 (7.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99912 (3.5%)88 (19.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (0.9%)6 (1.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)13 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)18 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9994 (1.2%)13 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (2.9%)53 (11.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99916 (4.7%)25 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99978 (23.0%)21 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99917 (5.0%)22 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99923 (6.8%)41 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99923 (6.8%)24 (5.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99960 (17.7%)34 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99912 (3.5%)21 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (3.5%)16 (3.5%)
$100,000+48 (14.2%)16 (3.5%)
Total339 (100.0%)451 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethel

Average earnings in Bethel are $46,063 for men and $32,167 for women, a difference of 30.2%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $56,597, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,582. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,938, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $14,414.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethel
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$56,597$0
High School Diploma$36,582$14,414
College or Associate's Degree$51,500$40,000
Bachelor's Degree$45,515$61,875
Graduate Degree$54,750$70,938
Total$46,063$32,167

Family Income in Bethel

Family Income Brackets in Bethel

According to the Bethel family income data, there are 98 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 7 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bethel
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000276.4%
$10,000 to $14,99971.7%
$15,000 to $24,999368.6%
$25,000 to $34,999163.8%
$35,000 to $49,999276.4%
$50,000 to $74,9999823.4%
$75,000 to $99,9997818.6%
$100,000 to $149,9998821.0%
$150,000 to $199,999296.9%
$200,000+133.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethel

5-person families (24 | 5.7%) account for the highest median family income in Bethel with $106,250 per family, while 3-person families (85 | 20.3%) have the highest median income of $31,750 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethel
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families220 (52.5%)$50,950
3-Person Families85 (20.3%)$95,250
4-Person Families72 (17.2%)$97,500
5-Person Families24 (5.7%)$106,250
6-Person Families18 (4.3%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total419 (100.0%)$72,344

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethel

The median family income in Bethel is $72,344, with families comprising 3+ earners (21) having the highest median family income of $119,063, while families with no earners (98) have the lowest median family income of $25,556, accounting for 5.0% and 23.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethel
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners98 (23.4%)$25,556
1 Earner78 (18.6%)$44,375
2 Earners222 (53.0%)$86,806
3+ Earners21 (5.0%)$119,063
Total419 (100.0%)$72,344

Household Income in Bethel

Household Income Brackets in Bethel

With 125 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bethel, accounting for 17.2% of all households. In contrast, only 19 households (2.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bethel
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007310.0%
$10,000 to $14,9997310.0%
$15,000 to $24,9999312.8%
$25,000 to $34,999496.7%
$35,000 to $49,999456.2%
$50,000 to $74,99912517.2%
$75,000 to $99,99911515.8%
$100,000 to $149,99910714.7%
$150,000 to $199,999294.0%
$200,000+192.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bethel

The median household income in Bethel is $51,107, with the highest median household income of $70,726 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 268 households (36.8%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bethel
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years203 (27.9%)$0
45 to 64 Years268 (36.8%)$70,726
65+ Years257 (35.3%)$34,120
Total728 (100.0%)$51,107

Poverty in Bethel

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethel

With 14.2% poverty level for males and 17.1% for females among the residents of Bethel, 6 to 11 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 39 males (35.1%) and 39 females (35.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)15 (26.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years39 (35.1%)8 (18.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)6 (30.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)1 (2.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)39 (35.1%)
35 to 44 Years2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years23 (27.1%)23 (20.7%)
55 to 64 Years8 (6.8%)30 (23.1%)
65 to 74 Years22 (24.7%)16 (11.8%)
75 Years and over8 (14.5%)14 (25.0%)
Total102 (14.2%)152 (17.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethel

According to the poverty statistics in Bethel, males aged under 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 Bethel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (100.0%)41 (73.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years72 (64.9%)35 (81.4%)
12 to 14 Years62 (100.0%)14 (70.0%)
15 Years5 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years11 (100.0%)47 (97.9%)
25 to 34 Years41 (100.0%)72 (64.9%)
35 to 44 Years128 (98.5%)132 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years62 (72.9%)88 (79.3%)
55 to 64 Years109 (93.2%)100 (76.9%)
65 to 74 Years67 (75.3%)120 (88.2%)
75 Years and over47 (85.5%)42 (75.0%)
Total615 (85.8%)735 (82.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethel

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethel
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethel

According to the poverty data in Bethel, 11.1% or 7 single-father households and 37.6% or 50 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (11.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (57.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethel
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children7 (11.1%)6 (16.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)38 (57.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (20.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (11.1%)50 (37.6%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bethel
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)13 (13.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)38 (57.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (20.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)57 (29.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Bethel

Employment by Class of Employer in Bethel

Among the 721 employed individuals in Bethel, private company employees (464 | 64.4%), local government employees (104 | 14.4%), and state government employees (78 | 10.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bethel
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees46464.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)20.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)334.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations314.3%
Local Government Employees10414.4%
State Government Employees7810.8%
Federal Government Employees91.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total721100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bethel

According to the labor force statistics for Bethel, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,255), 62.5% or 784 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 59 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 41 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 61.2% or 30 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bethel
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years49 (98.0%)30 (61.2%)
25 to 29 Years41 (100.0%)12 (29.3%)
30 to 34 Years90 (81.1%)6 (6.7%)
35 to 44 Years214 (81.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years156 (79.6%)7 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years119 (79.9%)4 (3.4%)
60 to 64 Years39 (39.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years72 (32.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total784 (62.5%)59 (7.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethel

According to labor force statistics for Bethel, 76.9% of individuals (659) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (857) are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 29 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 81.7% or 228 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.5% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethel
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School52 (48.6%)14 (13.5%)
High School Diploma228 (81.7%)15 (5.3%)
College / Associate Degree245 (80.1%)7 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher134 (81.2%)5 (3.0%)
Total659 (76.9%)38 (4.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bethel

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bethel are Community & Social Service (90 | 12.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (51 | 7.0%), Management (44 | 6.1%), Education Instruction & Library (40 | 5.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (34 | 4.7%).
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 Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Technologists (84.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bethel
OccupationMaleFemale
Management23 (52.3%)21 (47.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 28 (31.1%)62 (68.9%)
Education, Arts & Media8 (23.5%)26 (76.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library20 (50.0%)20 (50.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating9 (17.6%)42 (82.4%)
Health Technologists3 (15.8%)16 (84.2%)
Total (Category)85 (39.5%)130 (60.5%)
Total (Overall)339 (46.8%)386 (53.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bethel are Healthcare Support (110 | 15.2%), Security & Protection (36 | 5.0%), Law Enforcement (36 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (29 | 4.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (25 | 3.5%).
Services Occupations in Bethel

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bethel, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (77.8%), Law Enforcement (77.8%), and Personal Care & Service (60.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (92.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (51.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bethel
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
Security & Protection28 (77.8%)8 (22.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement28 (77.8%)8 (22.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (8.0%)23 (92.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance14 (48.3%)15 (51.7%)
Personal Care & Service6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Total (Category)50 (23.8%)160 (76.2%)
Total (Overall)339 (46.8%)386 (53.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bethel are Sales & Related (84 | 11.6%), and Office & Administration (44 | 6.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bethel

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bethel
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related78 (92.9%)6 (7.1%)
Office & Administration12 (27.3%)32 (72.7%)
Total (Category)90 (70.3%)38 (29.7%)
Total (Overall)339 (46.8%)386 (53.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bethel are Construction & Extraction (34 | 4.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (16 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 1.1%).
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 & Forestry8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)339 (46.8%)386 (53.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bethel are Production (52 | 7.2%), Transportation (34 | 4.7%), and Material Moving (28 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bethel

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bethel
OccupationMaleFemale
Production37 (71.2%)15 (28.8%)
Transportation6 (17.6%)28 (82.4%)
Material Moving13 (46.4%)15 (53.6%)
Total (Category)56 (49.1%)58 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)339 (46.8%)386 (53.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethel

Employment Industries in Bethel

The major employment industries in Bethel include Health Care & Social Assistance (210 | 29.0%), Retail Trade (106 | 14.6%), Educational Services (102 | 14.1%), Manufacturing (88 | 12.1%), and Public Administration (45 | 6.2%).
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%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (94.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bethel
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing67 (76.1%)21 (23.9%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade83 (78.3%)23 (21.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Utilities2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support22 (64.7%)12 (35.3%)
Educational Services33 (32.4%)69 (67.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12 (5.7%)198 (94.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (8.0%)23 (92.0%)
Public Administration31 (68.9%)14 (31.1%)
Total339 (46.8%)386 (53.2%)

Education in Bethel

School Enrollment in Bethel

The most common levels of schooling among the 322 students in Bethel are elementary school (110 | 34.2%), middle school (96 | 29.8%), and high school (51 | 15.8%).
School Enrollment in Bethel
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool82.5%
Kindergarten195.9%
Elementary School11034.2%
Middle School9629.8%
High School5115.8%
College / Undergraduate319.6%
Graduate / Professional72.2%
Total322100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bethel

Out of a total of 322 students who are enrolled in schools in Bethel, 91 (28.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 231 (71.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 47 (49.0% 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 8 (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 Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old49 (51.0%)47 (49.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds115 (74.7%)39 (25.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds16 (76.2%)5 (23.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total231 (71.7%)91 (28.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bethel

Education (42 | 17.8%), business (41 | 17.4%), engineering (35 | 14.8%), arts & humanities (26 | 11.0%), and communications (25 | 10.6%) are the most common fields of study among 236 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 & Mathematics31.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural114.7%
Physical & Health Sciences62.5%
Psychology145.9%
Social Sciences62.5%
Engineering3514.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology114.7%
Business4117.4%
Education4217.8%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History125.1%
Visual & Performing Arts41.7%
Communications2510.6%
Arts & Humanities2611.0%
Total236100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bethel

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethel

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bethel are males with 2 vehicles (139, accounting for 41.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (176, making up 36.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethel
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle7 (2.1%)15 (3.9%)
1 Vehicle59 (17.4%)92 (24.1%)
2 Vehicles139 (41.0%)176 (46.1%)
3 Vehicles78 (23.0%)46 (12.0%)
4 Vehicles33 (9.7%)37 (9.7%)
5 or more Vehicles23 (6.8%)16 (4.2%)
Total339 (100.0%)382 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bethel

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bethel are 30 to 34 minutes (173 commuters, 24.1%), 25 to 29 minutes (134 commuters, 18.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (131 commuters, 18.2%).
Commute Time in Bethel
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes50.7%
5 to 9 Minutes669.2%
10 to 14 Minutes7410.3%
15 to 19 Minutes13118.2%
20 to 24 Minutes638.8%
25 to 29 Minutes13418.7%
30 to 34 Minutes17324.1%
35 to 39 Minutes263.6%
40 to 44 Minutes91.3%
45 to 59 Minutes192.6%
60 to 89 Minutes30.4%
90 or more Minutes152.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Bethel

The most common commute times in Bethel are 25 to 29 minutes (77 commuters, 22.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (148 commuters, 39.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bethel
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes53 (15.6%)13 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes47 (13.9%)27 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes75 (22.1%)56 (14.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes13 (3.8%)50 (13.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes77 (22.7%)57 (15.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes25 (7.4%)148 (39.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes15 (4.4%)11 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes16 (4.7%)3 (0.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes3 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes15 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethel

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bethel are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (61, 18.0%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (75, 19.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethel
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM15 (4.4%)5 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM29 (8.6%)11 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM55 (16.2%)16 (4.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM39 (11.5%)75 (19.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM46 (13.6%)53 (14.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM61 (18.0%)57 (15.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM39 (11.5%)49 (12.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (2.6%)53 (14.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3 (0.9%)10 (2.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM16 (4.7%)2 (0.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (1.5%)16 (4.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4 (1.2%)17 (4.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM18 (5.3%)15 (4.0%)
Total339 (100.0%)379 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bethel

Occupancy by Ownership in Bethel

Of the total 728 dwellings in Bethel, owner-occupied units account for 489 (67.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 239 (32.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bethel
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units48967.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units23932.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units728100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethel

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethel
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household28138.6%
2-Person Household24834.1%
3-Person Household7910.8%
4+ Person Household12016.5%
Total Housing Units728100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethel

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethel
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household183 (65.1%)98 (34.9%)
2-Person Household176 (71.0%)72 (29.0%)
3-Person Household40 (50.6%)39 (49.4%)
4+ Person Household90 (75.0%)30 (25.0%)
Total Housing Units489 (67.2%)239 (32.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethel

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethel
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School35 (33.7%)69 (66.3%)
High School Diploma173 (67.6%)83 (32.4%)
College/Associate Degree157 (68.3%)73 (31.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher124 (89.9%)14 (10.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethel

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethel
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8611.8%
35 to 44 Years11716.1%
45 to 54 Years10214.0%
55 to 64 Years16622.8%
65 to 74 Years17023.4%
75 to 84 Years729.9%
85 Years and Over152.1%
Total728100.0%

Housing Finances in Bethel

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethel

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethel
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied489 (67.2%)$52,161
Renter-Occupied239 (32.8%)$19,044
Average728 (100.0%)$51,107

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethel

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethel
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016 (3.3%)33 (13.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)24 (10.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99921 (4.3%)52 (21.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99919 (3.9%)17 (7.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99945 (9.2%)12 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99946 (9.4%)3 (1.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99937 (7.6%)8 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99988 (18.0%)37 (15.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99973 (14.9%)42 (17.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99996 (19.6%)11 (4.6%)
$150,000 or more48 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (100.0%)239 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethel

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethel
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30015 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499152 (31.1%)61 (25.5%)
$500 to $799122 (24.9%)64 (26.8%)
$800 to $99940 (8.2%)70 (29.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49996 (19.6%)20 (8.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99927 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49929 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9998 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (100.0%)239 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bethel

Housing Structures in Bethel

Housing Structures in Bethel
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached65289.6%
Single Unit, Attached131.8%
2 Unit Apartments121.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments141.9%
10 or more Apartments212.9%
Mobile Home / Other162.2%
Total728100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethel

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethel
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached484 (74.2%)168 (25.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other5 (31.2%)11 (68.8%)
Total489 (67.2%)239 (32.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethel

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethel
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)56 (23.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms130 (26.6%)122 (51.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms227 (46.4%)50 (20.9%)
8 or more Rooms132 (27.0%)11 (4.6%)
Total489 (100.0%)239 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethel

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethel
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas100 (20.4%)16 (6.7%)
Electricity378 (77.3%)223 (93.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5 (1.0%)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%)
Total489 (100.0%)239 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethel

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethel
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle62 (12.7%)45 (18.8%)
1 Vehicle140 (28.6%)99 (41.4%)
2 Vehicles172 (35.2%)81 (33.9%)
3 or more Vehicles115 (23.5%)14 (5.9%)
Total489 (100.0%)239 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bethel

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bethel

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units279210
Median Property Value$77,200$140,100
Median Household Income$47,813$29
Monthly Housing Costs$475$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,272$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethel

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethel
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00084 (30.1%)21 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99993 (33.3%)41 (19.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99988 (31.5%)136 (64.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9991 (0.4%)12 (5.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99913 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total279 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethel

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethel
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016 (5.7%)6 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99954 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99939 (14.0%)31 (14.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99934 (12.2%)7 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99968 (24.4%)3 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (11.1%)20 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99918 (6.5%)42 (20.0%)
$150,000 or more19 (6.8%)78 (37.1%)
Total279 (100.0%)210 (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 2.0x150 (53.8%)105,833 (50,396.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x51 (18.3%)146 (69.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x30 (10.7%)19 (9.0%)
4.0x or more32 (11.5%)7 (3.3%)
Total279 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethel

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethel
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80056 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499141 (50.5%)37 (17.6%)
$800 to $1,49982 (29.4%)97 (46.2%)
Total279 (100.0%)210 (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 Years95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years257 (98.1%)5 (1.9%)
19 to 25 Years54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years130 (85.5%)22 (14.5%)
35 to 44 Years208 (79.4%)54 (20.6%)
45 to 54 Years148 (75.5%)48 (24.5%)
55 to 64 Years230 (93.1%)17 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,458 (90.9%)146 (9.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethel

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethel
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen257 (98.1%)5 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethel

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethel
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000318 (91.6%)29 (8.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999134 (93.7%)9 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999229 (76.6%)70 (23.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999350 (95.4%)17 (4.6%)
$100,000 and over423 (95.3%)21 (4.7%)

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 634 (35.8%)61 (64.2%)
6 to 18 Years156 (59.5%)101 (38.6%)
19 to 25 Years3 (5.6%)51 (94.4%)
25 to 34 Years39 (25.7%)91 (59.9%)
35 to 44 Years30 (11.5%)178 (67.9%)
45 to 54 Years21 (10.7%)127 (64.8%)
55 to 64 Years44 (17.8%)189 (76.5%)
65 to 74 Years225 (100.0%)80 (35.6%)
75 Years and over110 (99.1%)68 (61.3%)
Total662 (41.3%)946 (59.0%)

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 Years20 (11.1%)14 (13.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years56 (16.9%)66 (17.7%)
65 to 74 Years27 (30.3%)41 (30.1%)
75 Years and over19 (34.5%)36 (64.3%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (1.8%)9 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years4 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (27.3%)29 (51.8%)

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 Years8 (2.4%)29 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years11 (12.4%)11 (8.1%)
75 Years and over4 (7.3%)13 (23.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bethel: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (11.1%)14 (13.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years26 (7.8%)15 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (12.4%)20 (14.7%)
75 Years and over5 (9.1%)22 (39.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bethel: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years50 (15.1%)46 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years15 (16.9%)24 (17.6%)
75 Years and over9 (16.4%)14 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bethel: <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 Years12 (3.6%)7 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years6 (6.7%)9 (6.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (25.0%)

Technology Access in Bethel

Computing Device Access in Bethel

Computing Device Access in Bethel
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop35749.0%
Smartphone52371.8%
Tablet29540.5%
No Computing Device16923.2%
Total728100.0%

Internet Access in Bethel

Internet Access in Bethel
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home31843.7%
Cellular Data Only19526.8%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet21529.5%
Total728100.0%

Bethel Summary

Bethel, North Carolina is a small town located in Pitt County, in the eastern part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Tar River, and is part of the Greenville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of approximately 1,400 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere.

History

Bethel was first settled in the late 1700s by a group of Quakers from Pennsylvania. The town was originally known as Bethel Meeting House, and was named after the Bethel Meeting House in Pennsylvania. The town was officially incorporated in 1871, and the first post office was established in 1872.
In the late 1800s, Bethel was a thriving agricultural community, with cotton, tobacco, and corn being the main crops. The town also had a number of sawmills and gristmills, which provided employment for many of the town’s residents.
In the early 1900s, Bethel began to experience a decline in population as many of its residents moved away in search of better economic opportunities. The town’s population continued to decline until the 1950s, when the town began to experience a resurgence in population growth.

Geography

Bethel is located in Pitt County, in the eastern part of North Carolina. The town is situated on the banks of the Tar River, and is part of the Greenville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located approximately 25 miles east of Greenville, and is approximately 50 miles east of Raleigh.
The town is located in a rural area, and is surrounded by farmland and forests. The town is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, and experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Bethel’s economy is largely based on agriculture, with cotton, tobacco, and corn being the main crops. The town also has a number of sawmills and gristmills, which provide employment for many of the town’s residents.
In recent years, Bethel has experienced a resurgence in population growth, and the town has seen an increase in the number of businesses and industries. The town is home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Bethel had a population of 1,400 people. The town has a median household income of $35,000, and the median age is 39. The town is predominantly white, with African Americans making up approximately 10% of the population.

Conclusion

Bethel, North Carolina is a small town located in Pitt County, in the eastern part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Tar River, and is part of the Greenville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of approximately 1,400 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture, with cotton, tobacco, and corn being the main crops. In recent years, Bethel has experienced a resurgence in population growth, and the town has seen an increase in the number of businesses and industries. The town is predominantly white, with African Americans making up approximately 10% of the population.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bethel?
Total Population of Bethel is 1,604.
What is the Total Male Population of Bethel?
Total Male Population of Bethel is 717.
What is the Total Female Population of Bethel?
Total Female Population of Bethel is 887.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bethel?
There are 80.83 Males per 100 Females in Bethel.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bethel?
There are 123.71 Females per 100 Males in Bethel.
What is the Median Population Age in Bethel?
Median Population Age in Bethel is 42.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bethel
Average Family Size in Bethel is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bethel
Average Household Size in Bethel is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bethel?
Per Capita income in Bethel is $29,622.
What is the Median Family Income in Bethel?
Median Family Income in Bethel is $72,344.
What is the Median Household income in Bethel?
Median Household Income in Bethel is $51,107.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bethel?
Income or Wage Gap in Bethel is 39.1%.
Women in Bethel earn 60.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bethel?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bethel is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bethel?
There are 784 People in the Labor Forcein in Bethel.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bethel?
62.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Bethel.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bethel?
Unemployment Rate in Bethel is 7.5%.