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Bethel (AK) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Bethel, Alaska

StateAlaska
Land Area (mi²)44.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)143.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.38% (24)
Growth Since 2020-2.67% (-175)
Rank in State15th
Rank in Country5664th

The population of Bethel, AK in 2022 is estimated to be 6,373. This is an increase of 0.38% (24 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Bethel by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Bethel by Age

Bethel Population Pyramid 2022
Bethel Median Age
30.5
Total
29.6
Male
31.9
Female
Bethel Sex Ratio
53.04%
3,473
Male
46.96%
3,075
Female
Bethel Age Dependency Ratio
10.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
49.1
Child Dependency Ratio
Bethel Adults
4,532
Adults
(422 of whom are seniors) in Bethel.

Population of Bethel by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Bethel

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 17.13%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 15.64%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 18.71%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Bethel

While the overall poverty rate of Bethel is 17.13%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (18.71%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (15.64%).

Poverty Rate of Bethel by Employment Status and Sex

6.06%
Female Employed
69.47%
Female Unemployed
5.9%
Male Employed
41.08%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Bethel by Education

24.88%
Less Than 9th Grade
21.45%
High School
6.95%
Some College
2.73%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Bethel

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Bethel

The most common language spoken in Bethel is English, with 54.96% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 35.25% of people speak Other Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Bethel by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Bethel, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Bethel by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree45411.74%
Bachelors Degree39510.22%
Associates Degree3238.35%
Some College68417.69%
High School Graduate175945.5%
9th to 12th Grade1864.81%
Less Than 9th Grade651.68%

Earnings Statistics of Bethel by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$51,979

Average Earnings

$54,433

Average Male

$41,713

Average Female

Employment of Bethel by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Bethel by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
71.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Bethel by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Bethel

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime130
Property Crime132
Crime Rate175
Robbery3
Rape47
Murder and Mans laughter1
Motor Vehicle Theft28
Larceny and Theft84
Burglary20
Arson12
Aggravated Assault79
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime146
Property Crime108
Crime Rate151
Robbery10
Rape50
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft20
Larceny and Theft66
Burglary23
Arson6
Aggravated Assault85

Marital Status of Bethel

Marriage Rates

  • 36.6%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 36.2%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 37%

    Female Marriage Rate

Bethel Marriage

In Bethel, 36.2% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age Over 65, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Bethel

Bethel Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Bethel Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
37%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Bethel by Type

3.68
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets