Bethany is a CDP located in Multnomah County Oregon. Bethany has a 2024 population of 32,706. Bethany is currently growing at a rate of 2.71% annually and its population has increased by 16.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,047 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethany is $189,343 with a poverty rate of 3.7%. The median age in Bethany is 36.9 years: 37.7 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethany was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,516 | 48.95% |
| Asian | 12,770 | 40.28% |
| Two or more races | 2,179 | 6.87% |
| Other race | 601 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 468 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 166 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,968 | 2.89 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Married | 7,493 | 3.35 | 79 | 21 |
| Non Family | 2,130 | 1.28 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Female | 781 | 2.4 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Male | 564 | 3.57 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
66.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 1.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,052 | 5.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,852 | 33.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,735 | 37.84% |
| High School Graduate | 1,917 | 9.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 217 | 1.06% |
| Some College | 2,459 | 12.03% |
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 | 10,195 | 9,992 | 6,329 |
| Asian | 8,169 | 7,978 | 7,030 |
| Hispanic | 873 | 858 | 383 |
| 2+ Races | 745 | 745 | 465 |
| Other Race | 397 | 397 | 210 |
| Black | 382 | 367 | 176 |
| Native American | 134 | 134 | 117 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 87.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $98,958 | $137,418 | $68,828 |
| Graduate Degree | $150,528 | $173,858 | $113,816 |
| High School Graduate | $44,750 | $44,819 | $42,305 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,130 | $65,917 | $25,521 |
| Overall | $104,418 | $138,609 | $70,033 |
| Some College | $51,210 | $60,875 | $44,094 |
$104,418
Average Earnings
$138,609
Average Male
$70,033
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.95% of Bethany residents speak only English, while 45.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 25.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,420 | 593 | 4.11% |
| Hispanic | 2,078 | 244 | 11.74% |
| Other | 601 | 226 | 37.6% |
| Asian | 12,770 | 131 | 1.03% |
| Multiple | 2,178 | 99 | 4.55% |
| Black | 468 | 82 | 17.52% |
| Native | 166 | 17 | 10.24% |
3.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.89%
Male Poverty Rate
4.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethany is Other, with 37.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethany is Asian, with 1.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.25% |
| High School | 7.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.19% |
| Female Employed | 2.3% |
| Male Employed | 1.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 0.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $184,091 | $210,755 |
| Households | $164,315 | $189,343 |
| Married Families | $205,363 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,398 | $90,381 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.0%
Male Marriage Rate
61.5%
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
1,044
Number of Veterans
851
Male Veterans
193
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 333 |
| First Gulf War | 292 |
| Vietnam | 171 |
| Korea | 73 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 455 |
| 75+ | 269 |
| 55 to 64 | 140 |
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 18 to 34 | 86 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 950 | 8.28% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.77% |
| Black | 14 | 3.5% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 1.24% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
28.51%
Born in Bethany
64.85%
Native Born
35.15%
Foreign Born
20.87%
Non Citizen
14.28%
Naturalized
64.85% of Bethany residents were born in the United States, with 28.51% having been born in Oregon. 20.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,706 | 862 | 2.71% |
| 2023 | 31,844 | 861 | 2.78% |
| 2022 | 30,983 | 1,706 | 5.83% |
| 2021 | 29,277 | 1,230 | 4.39% |
| 2020 | 28,047 | 1,546 | 5.83% |
| 2019 | 26,501 | 2,105 | 8.63% |
| 2018 | 24,396 | 1,219 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 23,177 | 358 | 1.57% |
| 2016 | 22,819 | 473 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 22,346 | 688 | 3.18% |
| 2014 | 21,658 | 201 | 0.94% |
| 2013 | 21,457 | 952 | 4.64% |
| 2012 | 20,505 | 699 | 3.53% |
| 2011 | 19,806 | -840 | -4.07% |
| 2010 | 20,646 | 0 | 0% |