Bethel township is located in Branch County Michigan. Bethel township has a 2024 population of 1,411. Bethel township is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -1.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,432 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethel township is $66,564 with a poverty rate of 22.01%. The median age in Bethel township is 36.2 years: 38.1 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethel township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,485 | 90.11% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 3.34% |
| Other race | 41 | 2.49% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.67% |
| 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 | 579 | 2.77 | 87 | 13 |
| Married | 285 | 3.38 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Non Family | 159 | 1.26 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Female | 72 | 3.32 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Male | 63 | 3.24 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
87.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 7.32% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 7.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 3.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 2.44% |
| High School Graduate | 405 | 39.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 156 | 15.22% |
| Some College | 248 | 24.2% |
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 | 910 | 702 | 60 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 46 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 4 |
| Other Race | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 15.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,828 | $63,984 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,594 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,917 | $35,714 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,619 | $37,853 | $32,188 |
| Overall | $37,746 | $39,583 | $28,281 |
| Some College | $40,750 | $53,438 | $24,028 |
$37,746
Average Earnings
$39,583
Average Male
$28,281
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.13% of Bethel township residents speak only English, while 17.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,429 | 325 | 22.74% |
| Black | 28 | 24 | 85.71% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 9 | 6.62% |
| Multiple | 55 | 3 | 5.45% |
22.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
19%
Male Poverty Rate
25.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel township is Black, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel township is Multiple, with 5.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.63% |
| Some College | 16.62% |
| High School | 12.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 15.53% |
| Female Employed | 5.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,418 | $70,570 |
| Households | $59,161 | $66,564 |
| Married Families | $59,435 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,750 | $51,234 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
46
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46 | 4.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
70.45%
Born in Bethel township
95.39%
Native Born
4.61%
Foreign Born
2.91%
Non Citizen
1.7%
Naturalized
95.39% of Bethel township residents were born in the United States, with 70.45% having been born in Michigan. 2.91% 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 | 1,326 | -17 | -1.27% |
| 2028 | 1,343 | -17 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 1,360 | -17 | -1.23% |
| 2026 | 1,377 | -17 | -1.22% |
| 2025 | 1,394 | -17 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 1,411 | -17 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 1,428 | -17 | -1.18% |
| 2022 | 1,445 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 1,443 | 11 | 0.77% |
| 2020 | 1,432 | 14 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 1,418 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 1,420 | 5 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 1,415 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 1,416 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 1,421 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 1,426 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 1,423 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 1,428 | -6 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 1,434 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 1,436 | 0 | 0% |