Bethune is a town located in Kit Carson County Colorado. Bethune has a 2024 population of 181. Bethune is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 181 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethune is $53,633 with a poverty rate of 26.73%. The median age in Bethune is 37.5 years: 37.5 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethune was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 54.38% |
| Other race | 56 | 25.81% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 17.51% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 72 | 3.01 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Married | 40 | 3.2 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Non Family | 24 | 1.04 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Male | 6 | 9.33 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.85
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
79.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 8.8% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 5.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 5.6% |
| High School Graduate | 42 | 33.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 44 | 35.2% |
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 | 89 | 84 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 22 | 2 |
| Other Race | 26 | 22 | 1 |
| Asian | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,125 | $0 | $33,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,917 | $0 | $17,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,000 | $47,625 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $46,563 | $46,250 | $53,125 |
$38,000
Average Earnings
$47,625
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.69% of Bethune residents speak only English, while 12.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 38 | 33 | 86.84% |
| White | 114 | 21 | 18.42% |
| Asian | 5 | 4 | 80% |
26.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.7%
Male Poverty Rate
24.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethune is Multiple, with 86.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethune is White, with 18.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5%. Among those working part-time, it was 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| High School | 21.43% |
| Some College | 20.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 11.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,250 | $68,106 |
| Households | $42,917 | $53,633 |
| Married Families | $83,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,000 | $21,546 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 8.08% |
| Other Race | 2 | 7.41% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 6.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
70.51%
Born in Bethune
89.86%
Native Born
10.14%
Foreign Born
4.61%
Non Citizen
5.53%
Naturalized
89.86% of Bethune residents were born in the United States, with 70.51% having been born in Colorado. 4.61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 181 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 181 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 181 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 181 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 181 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 181 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 181 | 3 | 1.69% |
| 2022 | 178 | 1 | 0.56% |
| 2021 | 177 | -4 | -2.21% |
| 2020 | 181 | -56 | -23.63% |
| 2019 | 237 | -1 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 238 | 4 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 234 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 234 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 235 | -2 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 237 | 1 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 236 | -3 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 239 | -1 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 240 | 3 | 1.27% |
| 2010 | 237 | 0 | 0% |