Bethel is a town located in Pitt County North Carolina. Bethel has a 2024 population of 1,407. Bethel is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,374 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethel is $63,992 with a poverty rate of 15.84%. The median age in Bethel is 42.8 years: 41.6 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 895 | 55.8% |
| White | 642 | 40.02% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 3.12% |
| Other race | 16 | 1% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 728 | 2.2 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Non Family | 309 | 1.1 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 223 | 3.07 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Female | 133 | 3.26 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Male | 63 | 2.27 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 10.9% |
| Associates Degree | 166 | 13.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 167 | 14% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 5.11% |
| High School Graduate | 420 | 35.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 4.95% |
| Some College | 190 | 15.93% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 702 | 556 | 63 |
| White | 460 | 424 | 153 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 24 | 12 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,691 | $45,515 | $61,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $54,750 | $70,938 |
| High School Graduate | $25,333 | $36,582 | $14,414 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,556 | $56,597 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,395 | $46,063 | $32,167 |
| Some College | $43,676 | $51,500 | $40,000 |
$39,395
Average Earnings
$46,063
Average Male
$32,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.48% of Bethel residents speak only English, while 0.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 895 | 210 | 23.46% |
| White | 642 | 39 | 6.07% |
| Other | 16 | 4 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 4 | 25% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
15.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.23%
Male Poverty Rate
17.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel is White, with 6.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.8% |
| High School | 17.62% |
| Some College | 7.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 49.15% |
| Female Employed | 3.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,344 | $79,674 |
| Households | $51,107 | $63,992 |
| Married Families | $109,219 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,986 | $42,519 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
143
Number of Veterans
112
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 81 | 10.96% |
| White | 53 | 11.02% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
79.43%
Born in Bethel
99.31%
Native Born
0.69%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
99.31% of Bethel residents were born in the United States, with 79.43% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,448 | 8 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 1,440 | 8 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 1,432 | 9 | 0.63% |
| 2026 | 1,423 | 8 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 1,415 | 8 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 1,407 | 8 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 1,399 | 8 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 1,391 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 1,388 | 14 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 1,374 | -235 | -14.61% |
| 2019 | 1,609 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 1,605 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 1,608 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 1,607 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 1,604 | -6 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 1,610 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 1,608 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,608 | 14 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 1,594 | 13 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 1,581 | 0 | 0% |