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Population of Bethel, Delaware

StateDelaware
Land Area (mi²)0.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)574.4/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate2.85% (7)
Growth Since 2020-37.38% (-151)
Rank in State65th
Rank in Country22898th

The population of Bethel, DE in 2022 is estimated to be 253. This is an increase of 2.85% (7 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
58.5
Total
64
Male
58.3
Female
Bethel Sex Ratio
47.28%
191
Male
52.72%
213
Female
Bethel Age Dependency Ratio
45.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
22.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Bethel Adults
350
Adults
(109 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
  • 1.73%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 1.05%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 2.35%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Bethel

While the overall poverty rate of Bethel is 1.73%, 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 (2.35%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (1.05%).

Poverty Rate of Bethel by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
3.77%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Bethel by Education

0%
Less Than 9th Grade
5.1%
High School
1.74%
Some College
0%
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 79.27% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 20.21% of people speak Spanish, 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 Degree134.09%
Bachelors Degree7322.96%
Associates Degree7322.96%
Some College4213.21%
High School Graduate9830.82%
9th to 12th Grade195.97%
Less Than 9th Grade00%

Earnings Statistics of Bethel by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$35,139

Average Earnings

$43,750

Average Male

$33,214

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
38.4%
Labor Force Participation
36.6%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Bethel by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Bethel

Marriage Rates

  • 64.1%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 67.1%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 61.5%

    Female Marriage Rate

Bethel Marriage

In Bethel, 67.1% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, 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
94.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Bethel by Type

2.83
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned