Bethel Island is a CDP located in Contra Costa County California. Bethel Island has a 2024 population of 1,969. Bethel Island is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,015 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethel Island is $92,308 with a poverty rate of 29.76%. The median age in Bethel Island is 54.5 years: 37.8 years for males, and 57 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethel Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,443 | 67.3% |
| Other race | 449 | 20.94% |
| Asian | 145 | 6.76% |
| Two or more races | 70 | 3.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 | 1.73% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 900 | 2.38 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Non Family | 507 | 1.35 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Married | 239 | 3.65 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Female | 154 | 3.82 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 193 | 11.52% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 7.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 127 | 7.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 235 | 14.02% |
| High School Graduate | 279 | 16.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 271 | 16.17% |
| Some College | 448 | 26.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,109 | 946 | 312 |
| Hispanic | 411 | 140 | 26 |
| Other Race | 315 | 44 | 0 |
| Asian | 145 | 115 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| Islander | 37 | 37 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $80,000 | $79,768 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $78,518 | $78,536 | $0 |
| Some College | $45,852 | $45,085 | $0 |
$78,518
Average Earnings
$78,536
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.1% of Bethel Island residents speak only English, while 22.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 449 | 334 | 74.39% |
| Hispanic | 545 | 334 | 61.28% |
| White | 1,443 | 172 | 11.92% |
| Asian | 145 | 95 | 65.52% |
| Islander | 37 | 37 | 100% |
29.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.88%
Male Poverty Rate
36.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel Island is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel Island is White, with 11.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.87% |
| Some College | 41.51% |
| High School | 13.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.08% |
| Male Employed | 8.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,611 | $121,103 |
| Households | $78,393 | $92,308 |
| Married Families | $181,849 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $69,462 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
192
Number of Veterans
192
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 11.71% |
| Islander | 37 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
31.6%
Employment Rate
31.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.33%
Born in Bethel Island
73.32%
Native Born
26.68%
Foreign Born
14.69%
Non Citizen
11.99%
Naturalized
73.32% of Bethel Island residents were born in the United States, with 52.33% having been born in California. 14.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,969 | -12 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 1,981 | -12 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 1,993 | -126 | -5.95% |
| 2021 | 2,119 | 104 | 5.16% |
| 2020 | 2,015 | -146 | -6.76% |
| 2019 | 2,161 | 151 | 7.51% |
| 2018 | 2,010 | -369 | -15.51% |
| 2017 | 2,379 | 180 | 8.19% |
| 2016 | 2,199 | 27 | 1.24% |
| 2015 | 2,172 | 14 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 2,158 | -14 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 2,172 | 262 | 13.72% |
| 2012 | 1,910 | 28 | 1.49% |
| 2011 | 1,882 | -255 | -11.93% |
| 2010 | 2,137 | 0 | 0% |