Bethel township is located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Bethel township has a 2024 population of 5,375. Bethel township is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually but its population has increased by 4.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,135 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethel township is $102,279 with a poverty rate of 9.92%. The median age in Bethel township is 49.8 years: 49.3 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethel township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,975 | 94.53% |
| Two or more races | 193 | 3.67% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 0.97% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,065 | 2.55 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Married | 1,382 | 2.97 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 479 | 1.12 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Female | 182 | 2.9 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Male | 22 | 4.14 | 100 | 0 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
79.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 533 | 13.23% |
| Associates Degree | 301 | 7.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 454 | 11.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 137 | 3.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,877 | 46.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 255 | 6.33% |
| Some College | 473 | 11.74% |
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 | 3,790 | 3,067 | 524 |
| 2+ Races | 141 | 84 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 44 | 44 | 11 |
| Black | 39 | 39 | 39 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,923 | $71,316 | $41,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,321 | $95,000 | $72,321 |
| High School Graduate | $47,031 | $57,600 | $36,806 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,922 | $48,301 | $21,528 |
| Overall | $50,307 | $63,415 | $37,933 |
| Some College | $54,663 | $77,870 | $36,528 |
$50,307
Average Earnings
$63,415
Average Male
$37,933
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.84% of Bethel township residents speak only English, while 3.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,918 | 428 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 67 | 53.6% |
| Multiple | 193 | 67 | 34.72% |
9.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.7%
Male Poverty Rate
11.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel township is Hispanic, with 53.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel township is White, with 8.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.7% |
| High School | 10.92% |
| Some College | 3.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Female Employed | 5.47% |
| Male Employed | 4.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,230 | $116,742 |
| Households | $86,758 | $102,279 |
| Married Families | $118,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,492 | $50,080 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.8%
Male Marriage Rate
61.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
393
Number of Veterans
375
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 141 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 139 |
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 35 to 54 | 88 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 393 | 9.57% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
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
84.02%
Born in Bethel township
99.32%
Native Born
0.68%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
99.32% of Bethel township residents were born in the United States, with 84.02% 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 North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,350 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 5,355 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 5,360 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 5,365 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 5,370 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 5,375 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 5,380 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 5,385 | 138 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 5,247 | 112 | 2.18% |
| 2020 | 5,135 | -144 | -2.73% |
| 2019 | 5,279 | 9 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 5,270 | 57 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 5,213 | 27 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 5,186 | 27 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 5,159 | 26 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 5,133 | 32 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 5,101 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5,101 | 31 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 5,070 | 53 | 1.06% |
| 2010 | 5,017 | 0 | 0% |