Bethel Acres is a town located in Pottawatomie County Oklahoma. Bethel Acres has a 2024 population of 3,249. Bethel Acres is currently growing at a rate of 1.59% annually and its population has increased by 6.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,045 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethel Acres is $91,929 with a poverty rate of 11.08%. The median age in Bethel Acres is 36.5 years: 34.9 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethel Acres was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,451 | 79.94% |
| Two or more races | 279 | 9.1% |
| Native American | 271 | 8.84% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.59% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,049 | 2.87 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Married | 689 | 3.47 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Non Family | 279 | 1.14 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Female | 59 | 3.86 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Male | 22 | 3.27 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
88.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 170 | 8.32% |
| Associates Degree | 219 | 10.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 189 | 9.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 219 | 10.71% |
| High School Graduate | 660 | 32.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 1.22% |
| Some College | 562 | 27.5% |
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 | 1,737 | 1,588 | 372 |
| Native American | 130 | 108 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 90 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 37 | 0 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 4 |
| Asian | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 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 21.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,271 | $69,500 | $44,792 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,750 | $104,271 | $66,500 |
| High School Graduate | $39,038 | $47,500 | $27,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $34,750 | $10,865 |
| Overall | $51,549 | $56,849 | $43,182 |
| Some College | $51,295 | $56,426 | $37,500 |
$51,549
Average Earnings
$56,849
Average Male
$43,182
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.87% of Bethel Acres residents speak only English, while 2.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,315 | 279 | 12.05% |
| Multiple | 279 | 27 | 9.68% |
| Native | 271 | 21 | 7.75% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 5 | 5.21% |
11.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.93%
Male Poverty Rate
13.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel Acres is White, with 12.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel Acres is Hispanic, with 5.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.1% |
| High School | 14.7% |
| Some College | 5.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Female Employed | 5.74% |
| Male Employed | 4.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,250 | $107,747 |
| Households | $82,670 | $91,929 |
| Married Families | $104,926 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,417 | $44,659 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
63.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
232
Number of Veterans
208
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| Vietnam | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 11.75% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 6.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
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
74.66%
Born in Bethel Acres
99.25%
Native Born
0.75%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
99.25% of Bethel Acres residents were born in the United States, with 74.66% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.46% 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 | 3,504 | 51 | 1.48% |
| 2028 | 3,453 | 51 | 1.5% |
| 2027 | 3,402 | 51 | 1.52% |
| 2026 | 3,351 | 51 | 1.55% |
| 2025 | 3,300 | 51 | 1.57% |
| 2024 | 3,249 | 51 | 1.59% |
| 2023 | 3,198 | 51 | 1.62% |
| 2022 | 3,147 | 41 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 3,106 | 61 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3,045 | -173 | -5.38% |
| 2019 | 3,218 | 22 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 3,196 | 26 | 0.82% |
| 2017 | 3,170 | 24 | 0.76% |
| 2016 | 3,146 | 40 | 1.29% |
| 2015 | 3,106 | 23 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 3,083 | 78 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 3,005 | 33 | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 2,972 | 22 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 2,950 | 35 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 2,915 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,735 | 230 | 9.18% |
| 1990 | 2,505 | -999 | -28.51% |