Bethel is located in Western CT Planning Region Connecticut. Bethel has a 2024 population of 20,661. Bethel is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually but its population has increased by 1.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,319 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethel is $150,792 with a poverty rate of 4.28%. The median age in Bethel is 41.9 years: 40.5 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,769 | 67.17% |
| Two or more races | 2,163 | 10.55% |
| Other race | 2,086 | 10.18% |
| Black or African American | 1,340 | 6.54% |
| Asian | 1,140 | 5.56% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,538 | 2.69 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 3,992 | 3.34 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Non Family | 2,306 | 1.26 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Female | 666 | 3.26 | 65 | 35 |
| Male | 574 | 3.31 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 661 | 4.67% |
| Associates Degree | 1,029 | 7.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,575 | 25.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,733 | 19.31% |
| High School Graduate | 3,250 | 22.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 605 | 4.28% |
| Some College | 2,298 | 16.24% |
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 | 9,826 | 9,382 | 4,578 |
| Hispanic | 1,706 | 1,374 | 492 |
| Other Race | 1,437 | 807 | 286 |
| 2+ Races | 1,100 | 956 | 442 |
| Black | 789 | 783 | 337 |
| Asian | 785 | 755 | 626 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,969 | $110,875 | $76,990 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,625 | $140,615 | $83,490 |
| High School Graduate | $42,022 | $50,096 | $29,943 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,254 | $37,692 | $19,295 |
| Overall | $62,158 | $72,548 | $51,995 |
| Some College | $47,500 | $55,089 | $45,874 |
$62,158
Average Earnings
$72,548
Average Male
$51,995
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.1% of Bethel residents speak only English, while 25.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,147 | 491 | 3.73% |
| Hispanic | 2,849 | 176 | 6.18% |
| Other | 2,077 | 145 | 6.98% |
| Black | 1,340 | 138 | 10.3% |
| Asian | 1,129 | 46 | 4.07% |
| Multiple | 2,163 | 30 | 1.39% |
4.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.66%
Male Poverty Rate
5.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel is Black, with 10.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel is Multiple, with 1.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 5.68% |
| High School | 4.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.22% |
| Male Employed | 1.28% |
| Female Employed | 1.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $135,030 | $169,261 |
| Households | $115,135 | $150,792 |
| Married Families | $171,397 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,763 | $90,012 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
643
Number of Veterans
633
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 204 |
| Second Gulf War | 128 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 273 |
| 65 to 74 | 114 |
| 55 to 64 | 101 |
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 18 to 34 | 55 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 566 | 4.98% |
| Black | 47 | 5.52% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 2.32% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 1.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
43.01%
Born in Bethel
79.03%
Native Born
20.97%
Foreign Born
8.82%
Non Citizen
12.16%
Naturalized
79.03% of Bethel residents were born in the United States, with 43.01% having been born in Connecticut. 8.82% 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 | 20,576 | -17 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 20,593 | -17 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 20,610 | -17 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 20,627 | -17 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 20,644 | -17 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 20,661 | -17 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 20,678 | -17 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 20,695 | 126 | 0.61% |
| 2021 | 20,569 | 250 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 20,319 | 416 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 19,903 | 35 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 19,868 | 110 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 19,758 | 30 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 19,728 | 172 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 19,556 | 136 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 19,420 | 71 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 19,349 | 97 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 19,252 | 230 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 19,022 | 289 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 18,733 | 0 | 0% |