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 $76,970 with a poverty rate of 26.36%. The median age in Bethel township is 40.1 years: 46.3 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethel township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,315 | 92.15% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 38 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.19% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 567 | 2.48 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Married | 300 | 3.06 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 165 | 1.21 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Male | 51 | 2.8 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Female | 51 | 2.82 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
87.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 8.13% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 8.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 6.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 3.27% |
| High School Graduate | 335 | 35.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 137 | 14.47% |
| Some College | 227 | 23.97% |
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 | 871 | 680 | 93 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 15 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 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 white people with a rate of 10.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,859 | $66,250 | $60,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $60,500 |
| High School Graduate | $36,786 | $41,591 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,000 | $40,257 | $38,542 |
| Overall | $40,455 | $42,057 | $32,031 |
| Some College | $38,625 | $57,727 | $27,917 |
$40,455
Average Earnings
$42,057
Average Male
$32,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.81% of Bethel township residents speak only English, while 18.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,267 | 351 | 27.7% |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 9 | 8.49% |
26.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.29%
Male Poverty Rate
31.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel township is Hispanic, with 8.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.19% |
| Some College | 16.72% |
| High School | 12.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Male Employed | 17.71% |
| Female Employed | 5.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,125 | $85,717 |
| Households | $61,893 | $76,970 |
| Married Families | $62,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,536 | $52,994 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 5.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
71.83%
Born in Bethel township
96.08%
Native Born
3.92%
Foreign Born
2.31%
Non Citizen
1.61%
Naturalized
96.08% of Bethel township residents were born in the United States, with 71.83% having been born in Michigan. 2.31% 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% |