Bethany, WV

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Bethany Overview

1,125
TOTAL POPULATION
647
MALE POPULATION
478
FEMALE POPULATION
135.36
MALES / 100 FEMALES
73.88
FEMALES / 100 MALES
20.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$15,571
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,861
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,214
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
475
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bethany Zip Codes

Bethany Area Codes

Race in Bethany

The most populous races in Bethany are White / Caucasian (832 | 74.0%), Black / African American (226 | 20.1%), and Two or more Races (64 | 5.7%).
Race in Bethany
Race# Population% Population
Asian30.3%
Black / African American22620.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino181.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian83274.0%
Two or more Races645.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,125100.0%

Ancestry in Bethany

The most populous ancestries reported in Bethany are German (180 | 16.0%), English (112 | 10.0%), Italian (109 | 9.7%), Irish (97 | 8.6%), and Czech (24 | 2.1%), together accounting for 46.4% of all Bethany residents.
Ancestry in Bethany
Ancestry# Population% Population
American80.7%
Arab40.4%
Armenian10.1%
Austrian201.8%
Bhutanese30.3%
British30.3%
British West Indian191.7%
Czech242.1%
Dutch20.2%
English11210.0%
Finnish10.1%
French232.0%
German18016.0%
Ghanaian30.3%
Guyanese40.4%
Irish978.6%
Italian1099.7%
Lebanese30.3%
Lithuanian181.6%
Mexican141.2%
Norwegian10.1%
Palestinian10.1%
Polish111.0%
Puerto Rican10.1%
Scandinavian60.5%
Scotch-Irish161.4%
Scottish70.6%
Serbian131.2%
Slovak20.2%
Slovene20.2%
Spaniard10.1%
Spanish20.2%
Subsaharan African30.3%
Swedish30.3%
Swiss20.2%
Thai10.1%
Welsh40.4%
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Immigrants in Bethany

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bethany came from Caribbean (19 | 1.7%), Latin America (19 | 1.7%), Canada (13 | 1.2%), Europe (7 | 0.6%), and Italy (4 | 0.4%), together accounting for 5.5% of all Bethany residents.
Immigrants in Bethany
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia20.2%
Canada131.2%
Caribbean191.7%
Eastern Asia20.2%
Europe70.6%
Germany30.3%
Italy40.4%
Japan20.2%
Latin America191.7%
Southern Europe40.4%
Western Europe30.3%
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Sex and Age in Bethany

Sex and Age in Bethany

The most populous age groups in Bethany are 15 to 19 Years (242 | 37.4%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (242 | 50.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bethany
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (4.0%)9 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Years6 (0.9%)13 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Years11 (1.7%)2 (0.4%)
15 to 19 Years242 (37.4%)242 (50.6%)
20 to 24 Years216 (33.4%)76 (15.9%)
25 to 29 Years7 (1.1%)15 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Years6 (0.9%)11 (2.3%)
35 to 39 Years18 (2.8%)9 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Years9 (1.4%)8 (1.7%)
45 to 49 Years1 (0.2%)17 (3.6%)
50 to 54 Years10 (1.5%)17 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years5 (0.8%)18 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years28 (4.3%)7 (1.5%)
65 to 69 Years17 (2.6%)16 (3.4%)
70 to 74 Years9 (1.4%)5 (1.1%)
75 to 79 Years7 (1.1%)10 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years29 (4.5%)1 (0.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (0.4%)
Total647 (100.0%)478 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bethany

Median Family Size in Bethany

The median family size in Bethany is 2.80 persons per family, with married-couple families (80 | 79.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.86 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (8 | 7.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.50 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bethany
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple80 (79.2%)2.86
Single Male/Father8 (7.9%)2.50
Single Female/Mother13 (12.9%)2.62
Total Families101 (100.0%)2.80

Median Household Size in Bethany

The median household size in Bethany is 2.10 persons per household, with single female/mother households (13 | 7.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3 persons per household. non-family households (75 | 42.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.04 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bethany
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple80 (45.5%)2.86
Single Male/Father8 (4.5%)2.88
Single Female/Mother13 (7.4%)3.00
Non-family75 (42.6%)1.04
Total Households176 (100.0%)2.10

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethany

Out of a total of 176 households in Bethany, 101 (57.4%) are family households, while 75 (42.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 57, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 72.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethany
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-72 (40.9%)
2-Person Households57 (32.4%)3 (1.7%)
3-Person Households25 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households8 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households8 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (57.4%)75 (42.6%)

Female Fertility in Bethany

Fertility by Age in Bethany

Average fertility rate in Bethany is 3.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 10.0 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 Bethany
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1 (100.0%)10.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total1 (100.0%)3.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethany

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethany
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Bethany

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bethany
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 Degree1 (100.0%)6.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total1 (100.0%)3.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethany

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethany
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Bethany

Income Overview in Bethany

Per Capita Income in Bethany is $15,571, while median incomes of families and households are $69,861 and $63,214 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,125$15,571
Median Family Income101$69,861
Mean Family Income101$83,658
Median Household Income176$63,214
Mean Household Income176$73,111
Income Deficit101$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,12523.90%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,12576.10¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1250.38

Earnings by Sex in Bethany

Average Earnings in Bethany are $6,111, $6,531 for men and $4,970 for women, a difference of 23.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Bethany
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male442 (57.0%)$6,531
Female334 (43.0%)$4,970
Total776 (100.0%)$6,111

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethany

The most common earnings brackets in Bethany are $2,499 or less for men (156 | 35.3%) and $2,499 or less for women (86 | 25.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethany
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less156 (35.3%)86 (25.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (3.6%)82 (24.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49980 (18.1%)28 (8.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99934 (7.7%)41 (12.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4998 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (0.9%)15 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49918 (4.1%)11 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99947 (10.6%)10 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)1 (0.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (0.4%)2 (0.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99913 (2.9%)7 (2.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99918 (4.1%)1 (0.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9991 (0.2%)7 (2.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9991 (0.2%)2 (0.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9998 (1.8%)7 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9992 (0.4%)1 (0.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9997 (1.6%)3 (0.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9998 (1.8%)14 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (2.3%)6 (1.8%)
$100,000+9 (2.0%)10 (3.0%)
Total442 (100.0%)334 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethany

Average earnings in Bethany are $49,167 for men and $21,250 for women, a difference of 56.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $64,375, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $26,250. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,000, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $18,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethany
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$28,958$0
College or Associate's Degree$26,250$18,500
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$64,375$50,000
Total$49,167$21,250

Family Income in Bethany

Family Income Brackets in Bethany

According to the Bethany family income data, there are 31 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Bethany
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99976.9%
$25,000 to $34,99998.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991211.9%
$50,000 to $74,9993130.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991918.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991312.9%
$150,000 to $199,99965.9%
$200,000+44.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethany

3-person families (16 | 15.8%) account for the highest median family income in Bethany with $85,000 per family, while 2-person families (66 | 65.3%) have the highest median income of $33,542 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethany
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families66 (65.3%)$67,083
3-Person Families16 (15.8%)$85,000
4-Person Families8 (7.9%)$69,500
5-Person Families8 (7.9%)$57,500
6-Person Families3 (3.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total101 (100.0%)$69,861

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethany

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethany
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners12 (11.9%)$88,750
1 Earner39 (38.6%)$63,438
2 Earners48 (47.5%)$70,625
3+ Earners2 (2.0%)$0
Total101 (100.0%)$69,861

Household Income in Bethany

Household Income Brackets in Bethany

With 43 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bethany, accounting for 24.4% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (4.0%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bethany
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00074.0%
$10,000 to $14,99984.5%
$15,000 to $24,99984.5%
$25,000 to $34,999116.3%
$35,000 to $49,9994123.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994324.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992715.3%
$100,000 to $149,999137.4%
$150,000 to $199,999105.7%
$200,000+84.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bethany

The median household income in Bethany is $63,214, with the highest median household income of $71,250 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 65 households (36.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $8,438, with 5 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bethany
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5 (2.8%)$8,438
25 to 44 Years34 (19.3%)$65,000
45 to 64 Years65 (36.9%)$71,250
65+ Years72 (40.9%)$51,667
Total176 (100.0%)$63,214

Poverty in Bethany

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethany

With 4.9% poverty level for males and 11.2% for females among the residents of Bethany, 18 to 24 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (33.3%) and 6 females (27.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethany
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (21.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years5 (33.3%)1 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (27.3%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)1 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)6 (17.6%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (7.7%)
Total10 (4.9%)18 (11.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethany

According to the poverty statistics in Bethany, males aged 5 years and females aged under 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 Years18 (78.3%)9 (100.0%)
5 Years1 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years15 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years10 (66.7%)3 (75.0%)
25 to 34 Years13 (100.0%)16 (72.7%)
35 to 44 Years27 (100.0%)16 (94.1%)
45 to 54 Years11 (100.0%)28 (82.4%)
55 to 64 Years33 (100.0%)22 (88.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
75 Years and over36 (100.0%)12 (92.3%)
Total195 (95.1%)143 (88.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethany

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethany
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

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%)1 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)7 (53.8%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bethany
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)1 (7.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (75.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)7 (33.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Bethany

Employment by Class of Employer in Bethany

Among the 410 employed individuals in Bethany, private company employees (250 | 61.0%), not-for-profit organizations (85 | 20.7%), and state government employees (40 | 9.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bethany
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees25061.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)61.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)30.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations8520.7%
Local Government Employees92.2%
State Government Employees409.8%
Federal Government Employees174.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total410100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bethany

According to the labor force statistics for Bethany, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,056), 45.0% or 475 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 24 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 22 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.9% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bethany
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years151 (31.3%)3 (2.0%)
20 to 24 Years151 (51.7%)9 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years22 (100.0%)1 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Years14 (82.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years35 (79.5%)8 (22.9%)
45 to 54 Years33 (73.3%)3 (9.1%)
55 to 59 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years21 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (46.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total475 (45.0%)24 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethany

According to labor force statistics for Bethany, 79.6% of individuals (148) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (186) are in the labor force, with 8.1% or 12 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 95.6% or 86 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 27.8% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethany
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma18 (60.0%)8 (27.8%)
College / Associate Degree44 (74.6%)7 (11.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher86 (95.6%)2 (2.3%)
Total148 (79.6%)15 (8.1%)

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 (84 | 18.6%), Education Instruction & Library (62 | 13.8%), Management (17 | 3.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (16 | 3.5%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (11 | 2.4%).
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 Business & Financial (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bethany
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6 (35.3%)11 (64.7%)
Business & Financial3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 54 (64.3%)30 (35.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library47 (75.8%)15 (24.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1 (6.2%)15 (93.8%)
Health Technologists1 (9.1%)10 (90.9%)
Total (Category)68 (53.5%)59 (46.5%)
Total (Overall)222 (49.2%)229 (50.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bethany are Food Preparation & Serving (101 | 22.4%), Personal Care & Service (45 | 10.0%), Security & Protection (19 | 4.2%), Firefighting & Prevention (19 | 4.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (9 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Bethany

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bethany, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (61.4%), Security & Protection (31.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (31.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Security & Protection (68.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bethany
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection6 (31.6%)13 (68.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (31.6%)13 (68.4%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving62 (61.4%)39 (38.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
Total (Category)68 (39.1%)106 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)222 (49.2%)229 (50.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bethany are Sales & Related (89 | 19.7%), and Office & Administration (23 | 5.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bethany

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bethany
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related66 (74.2%)23 (25.8%)
Office & Administration7 (30.4%)16 (69.6%)
Total (Category)73 (65.2%)39 (34.8%)
Total (Overall)222 (49.2%)229 (50.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bethany are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5 | 1.1%), and Construction & Extraction (3 | 0.7%).
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 & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)222 (49.2%)229 (50.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bethany are Material Moving (26 | 5.8%), Production (2 | 0.4%), and Transportation (2 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bethany

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bethany
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving1 (3.8%)25 (96.2%)
Total (Category)5 (16.7%)25 (83.3%)
Total (Overall)222 (49.2%)229 (50.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethany

Employment Industries in Bethany

The major employment industries in Bethany include Educational Services (153 | 33.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (102 | 22.6%), Retail Trade (89 | 19.7%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (22 | 4.9%), and Professional & Scientific (16 | 3.5%).
Employment Industries in Bethany

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethany

The Bethany industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (92.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bethany
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade66 (74.2%)23 (25.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Utilities1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services51 (33.3%)102 (66.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1 (7.7%)12 (92.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6 (27.3%)16 (72.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services62 (60.8%)40 (39.2%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total222 (49.2%)229 (50.8%)

Education in Bethany

School Enrollment in Bethany

The most common levels of schooling among the 820 students in Bethany are college / undergraduate (760 | 92.7%), elementary school (18 | 2.2%), and nursery / preschool (10 | 1.2%).
School Enrollment in Bethany
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool101.2%
Kindergarten60.7%
Elementary School182.2%
Middle School81.0%
High School91.1%
College / Undergraduate76092.7%
Graduate / Professional91.1%
Total820100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bethany

Out of a total of 820 students who are enrolled in schools in Bethany, 711 (86.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 109 (13.3%) 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 5 (100.0% 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 10 (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 Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old13 (68.4%)6 (31.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds38 (8.0%)437 (92.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds27 (9.5%)258 (90.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
35 Years and over5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Total109 (13.3%)711 (86.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bethany

Education (21 | 14.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (14 | 9.9%), social sciences (14 | 9.9%), literature & languages (14 | 9.9%), and arts & humanities (13 | 9.2%) are the most common fields of study among 141 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 & Mathematics107.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural149.9%
Physical & Health Sciences117.8%
Psychology32.1%
Social Sciences149.9%
Engineering64.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies32.1%
Science & Technology10.7%
Business128.5%
Education2114.9%
Literature & Languages149.9%
Liberal Arts & History75.0%
Visual & Performing Arts53.5%
Communications75.0%
Arts & Humanities139.2%
Total141100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bethany

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethany

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bethany are males with 2 vehicles (47, accounting for 58.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (54, making up 55.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethany
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1 (1.2%)1 (1.2%)
1 Vehicle24 (29.6%)19 (22.4%)
2 Vehicles47 (58.0%)54 (63.5%)
3 Vehicles4 (4.9%)10 (11.8%)
4 Vehicles5 (6.2%)1 (1.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bethany

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bethany are less than 5 minutes (95 commuters, 23.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (91 commuters, 22.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (70 commuters, 17.5%).
Commute Time in Bethany
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9523.7%
5 to 9 Minutes5714.2%
10 to 14 Minutes9122.8%
15 to 19 Minutes102.5%
20 to 24 Minutes143.5%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes7017.5%
35 to 39 Minutes215.2%
40 to 44 Minutes10.3%
45 to 59 Minutes174.3%
60 to 89 Minutes10.3%
90 or more Minutes235.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Bethany

The most common commute times in Bethany are less than 5 minutes (56 commuters, 28.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (61 commuters, 30.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bethany
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes56 (28.4%)39 (19.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes14 (7.1%)43 (21.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes30 (15.2%)61 (30.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes6 (3.0%)4 (2.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes1 (0.5%)13 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes51 (25.9%)19 (9.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes10 (5.1%)11 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (0.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (5.1%)7 (3.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (0.5%)
90 or more Minutes19 (9.6%)4 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethany

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bethany are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (31, 15.7%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (56, 27.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethany
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM22 (11.2%)21 (10.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22 (11.2%)9 (4.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4 (2.0%)4 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1 (0.5%)6 (3.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM6 (3.0%)5 (2.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10 (5.1%)9 (4.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7 (3.5%)9 (4.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12 (6.1%)15 (7.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6 (3.0%)1 (0.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM24 (12.2%)1 (0.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM21 (10.7%)16 (7.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM9 (4.6%)14 (6.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM22 (11.2%)37 (18.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM31 (15.7%)56 (27.6%)
Total197 (100.0%)203 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bethany

Occupancy by Ownership in Bethany

Of the total 176 dwellings in Bethany, owner-occupied units account for 129 (73.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 47 (26.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bethany
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units12973.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4726.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units176100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethany

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethany
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7240.9%
2-Person Household6034.1%
3-Person Household2514.2%
4+ Person Household1910.8%
Total Housing Units176100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethany

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethany
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household49 (68.1%)23 (31.9%)
2-Person Household49 (81.7%)11 (18.3%)
3-Person Household15 (60.0%)10 (40.0%)
4+ Person Household16 (84.2%)3 (15.8%)
Total Housing Units129 (73.3%)47 (26.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethany

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethany
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
High School Diploma42 (73.7%)15 (26.3%)
College/Associate Degree25 (64.1%)14 (35.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher62 (84.9%)11 (15.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethany

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethany
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2212.5%
35 to 44 Years179.7%
45 to 54 Years3017.1%
55 to 64 Years3519.9%
65 to 74 Years3419.3%
75 to 84 Years3721.0%
85 Years and Over10.6%
Total176100.0%

Housing Finances in Bethany

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethany

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethany
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied129 (73.3%)$68,036
Renter-Occupied47 (26.7%)$40,469
Average176 (100.0%)$63,214

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethany

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethany
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)6 (12.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9992 (1.5%)6 (12.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9991 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9994 (3.1%)3 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (3.1%)7 (14.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99932 (24.8%)9 (19.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99935 (27.1%)8 (17.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (16.3%)6 (12.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99912 (9.3%)1 (2.1%)
$150,000 or more17 (13.2%)1 (2.1%)
Total129 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethany

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethany
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30018 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49967 (51.9%)2 (4.3%)
$500 to $79915 (11.6%)13 (27.7%)
$800 to $9999 (7.0%)15 (31.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49912 (9.3%)2 (4.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9993 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total129 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bethany

Housing Structures in Bethany

Housing Structures in Bethany
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached15286.4%
Single Unit, Attached21.1%
2 Unit Apartments52.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments31.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments31.7%
10 or more Apartments10.6%
Mobile Home / Other105.7%
Total176100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethany

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethany
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached125 (82.2%)27 (17.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Total129 (73.3%)47 (26.7%)

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%)3 (6.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)5 (10.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms3 (2.3%)26 (55.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms78 (60.5%)3 (6.4%)
8 or more Rooms48 (37.2%)10 (21.3%)
Total129 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethany

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethany
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas107 (83.0%)30 (63.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity19 (14.7%)11 (23.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)6 (12.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total129 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethany

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethany
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1 (0.8%)1 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle34 (26.4%)32 (68.1%)
2 Vehicles79 (61.2%)14 (29.8%)
3 or more Vehicles15 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total129 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bethany

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bethany

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9336
Median Property Value$97,000$137,500
Median Household Income$52,292$6
Monthly Housing Costs$351$0
Real Estate Taxes$494$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethany

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethany
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0006 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99942 (45.2%)6 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99939 (41.9%)28 (77.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9996 (6.5%)2 (5.6%)
$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%)
Total93 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethany

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethany
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9996 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (2.1%)1 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99932 (34.4%)2 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99920 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (14.0%)15 (41.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9998 (8.6%)8 (22.2%)
$150,000 or more11 (11.8%)4 (11.1%)
Total93 (100.0%)36 (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 2.0x46 (49.5%)75,000 (208,333.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x35 (37.6%)24 (66.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x8 (8.6%)4 (11.1%)
4.0x or more4 (4.3%)3 (8.3%)
Total93 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethany

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethany
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80061 (65.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49924 (25.8%)19 (52.8%)
$800 to $1,4996 (6.5%)10 (27.8%)
Total93 (100.0%)36 (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 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years297 (99.0%)3 (1.0%)
19 to 25 Years508 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years35 (97.2%)1 (2.8%)
35 to 44 Years39 (88.6%)5 (11.4%)
45 to 54 Years36 (80.0%)9 (20.0%)
55 to 64 Years58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,107 (98.4%)18 (1.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethany

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethany
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen297 (99.0%)3 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen508 (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 $25,00023 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99993 (93.0%)7 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99988 (89.8%)10 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99978 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over69 (98.6%)1 (1.4%)

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 618 (47.4%)20 (52.6%)
6 to 18 Years56 (18.7%)241 (80.3%)
19 to 25 Years95 (18.7%)435 (85.6%)
25 to 34 Years7 (19.4%)29 (80.6%)
35 to 44 Years12 (27.3%)27 (61.4%)
45 to 54 Years14 (31.1%)28 (62.2%)
55 to 64 Years9 (15.5%)49 (84.5%)
65 to 74 Years45 (95.7%)39 (83.0%)
75 Years and over49 (100.0%)39 (79.6%)
Total305 (27.1%)907 (80.6%)

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 Years11 (2.4%)13 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years12 (16.9%)7 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (4.8%)
75 Years and over6 (16.7%)4 (30.8%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (15.4%)

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 Years5 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (5.6%)1 (7.7%)

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 Years5 (1.1%)13 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years7 (9.9%)7 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (7.7%)

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 Years4 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (4.8%)
75 Years and over4 (11.1%)4 (30.8%)

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 Years4 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (7.7%)

Technology Access in Bethany

Computing Device Access in Bethany

Computing Device Access in Bethany
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12973.3%
Smartphone13777.8%
Tablet9252.3%
No Computing Device3017.1%
Total176100.0%

Internet Access in Bethany

Internet Access in Bethany
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home13476.1%
Cellular Data Only2011.4%
Satellite Internet31.7%
No Internet2111.9%
Total176100.0%

Bethany Summary

Bethany, West Virginia is a small town located in the northern panhandle of the state. It is situated in the Ohio River Valley, and is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area. The town was founded in 1818 by Alexander Campbell, a Scottish immigrant who was a leader in the Restoration Movement. The town was named after the biblical town of Bethany, and was the first college in the United States to be founded by a religious denomination.

Geography

Bethany is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, in the Ohio River Valley. It is situated in the northern part of Brooke County, and is bordered by the Ohio River to the north, and the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania to the east and west, respectively. The town is located approximately 30 miles west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and approximately 60 miles east of Columbus, Ohio. The town has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land.

Economy

Bethany is home to Bethany College, a private liberal arts college founded in 1840. The college is the oldest college in West Virginia, and is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The college is the primary economic driver in the town, providing jobs for faculty and staff, as well as students who work on campus. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Bethany had a population of 1,731. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 8.3% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Bethany, West Virginia is a small town located in the northern panhandle of the state. It is situated in the Ohio River Valley, and is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area. The town was founded in 1818 by Alexander Campbell, a Scottish immigrant who was a leader in the Restoration Movement. The town is home to Bethany College, a private liberal arts college founded in 1840. The college is the primary economic driver in the town, providing jobs for faculty and staff, as well as students who work on campus. As of the 2010 census, Bethany had a population of 1,731. The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The town has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bethany?
Total Population of Bethany is 1,125.
What is the Total Male Population of Bethany?
Total Male Population of Bethany is 647.
What is the Total Female Population of Bethany?
Total Female Population of Bethany is 478.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bethany?
There are 135.36 Males per 100 Females in Bethany.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bethany?
There are 73.88 Females per 100 Males in Bethany.
What is the Median Population Age in Bethany?
Median Population Age in Bethany is 20.1 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 $15,571.
What is the Median Family Income in Bethany?
Median Family Income in Bethany is $69,861.
What is the Median Household income in Bethany?
Median Household Income in Bethany is $63,214.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bethany?
Income or Wage Gap in Bethany is 23.9%.
Women in Bethany earn 76.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bethany?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bethany is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bethany?
There are 475 People in the Labor Forcein in Bethany.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bethany?
45.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Bethany.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bethany?
Unemployment Rate in Bethany is 5.1%.