Bethel is a CDP located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Bethel has a 2024 population of 282. Bethel is currently declining at a rate of -5.37% annually and its population has decreased by -43.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 500 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethel is $55,294 with a poverty rate of 64.79%. The median age in Bethel is 29.5 years: 26.2 years for males, and 30.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 342 | 64.04% |
| Other race | 192 | 35.96% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 155 | 3.45 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Married | 72 | 3.94 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 60 | 1.3 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 23 | 7.48 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.53
Average Family Size
3.45
Average Household Size
81.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 11.29% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 9.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 3.45% |
| High School Graduate | 202 | 63.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 41 | 12.85% |
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 | 246 | 210 | 11 |
| Other Race | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 73 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $30,156 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,066 | $31,213 | $0 |
| Some College | $38,269 | $40,227 | $0 |
$31,066
Average Earnings
$31,213
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.81% of Bethel residents speak only English, while 31.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 192 | 174 | 90.63% |
| Hispanic | 192 | 174 | 90.63% |
| White | 342 | 172 | 50.29% |
64.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
63.77%
Male Poverty Rate
65.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel is Other, with 90.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel is White, with 50.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 88.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 58.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 64.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 41.94% |
| Male Employed | 21.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $64,907 |
| Households | - | $55,294 |
| Married Families | $69,423 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,056 | $40,072 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
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
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
13.6%
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
92.51%
Born in Bethel
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Bethel residents were born in the United States, with 92.51% having been born in Pennsylvania. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 282 | -16 | -5.37% |
| 2023 | 298 | -15 | -4.79% |
| 2022 | 313 | 57 | 22.27% |
| 2021 | 256 | -244 | -48.8% |
| 2020 | 500 | -86 | -14.68% |
| 2019 | 586 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 583 | -164 | -21.95% |
| 2017 | 747 | 18 | 2.47% |
| 2016 | 729 | -7 | -0.95% |
| 2015 | 736 | -15 | -2% |
| 2014 | 751 | 135 | 21.92% |
| 2013 | 616 | 32 | 5.48% |
| 2012 | 584 | -76 | -11.52% |
| 2011 | 660 | 161 | 32.26% |
| 2010 | 499 | 0 | 0% |