Bethel is a CDP located in Kitsap County Washington. Bethel has a 2024 population of 4,304. Bethel is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 2.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,182 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethel is $102,300 with a poverty rate of 7.8%. The median age in Bethel is 42.1 years: 42.3 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,264 | 77.35% |
| Two or more races | 462 | 10.95% |
| Asian | 325 | 7.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 116 | 2.75% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.43% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.28% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,572 | 2.68 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Married | 1,000 | 3.14 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 339 | 1.19 | 95 | 5 |
| Female | 145 | 2.83 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Male | 88 | 2.94 | 100 | 0 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
90.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 4.52% |
| Associates Degree | 374 | 11.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 479 | 15.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 217 | 6.91% |
| High School Graduate | 850 | 27.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 1.43% |
| Some College | 1,033 | 32.9% |
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 | 2,409 | 2,276 | 529 |
| Asian | 308 | 302 | 108 |
| 2+ Races | 296 | 273 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 45 | 1 |
| Islander | 38 | 30 | 0 |
| Black | 23 | 23 | 10 |
| Native American | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 0 | 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 black people with a rate of 43.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,375 | $101,719 | $38,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,969 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,140 | $50,588 | $59,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $71,563 | $72,292 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,281 | $64,046 | $36,538 |
| Some College | $47,425 | $63,240 | $24,744 |
$53,281
Average Earnings
$64,046
Average Male
$36,538
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.13% of Bethel residents speak only English, while 7.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,185 | 275 | 8.63% |
| Islander | 116 | 54 | 46.55% |
7.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.83%
Male Poverty Rate
9.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel is Islander, with 46.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel is White, with 8.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.71% |
| Some College | 6.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.7% |
| Male Employed | 3.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,865 | $93,283 |
| Households | $80,897 | $102,300 |
| Married Families | $80,926 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,116 | $108,339 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
705
Number of Veterans
603
Male Veterans
102
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 352 |
| First Gulf War | 188 |
| Second Gulf War | 154 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 262 |
| 35 to 54 | 162 |
| 75+ | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 134 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 590 | 21.81% |
| Asian | 53 | 17.21% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 17.59% |
| Native American | 11 | 61.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
13.2%
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
42.61%
Born in Bethel
90.5%
Native Born
9.5%
Foreign Born
3.32%
Non Citizen
6.18%
Naturalized
90.5% of Bethel residents were born in the United States, with 42.61% having been born in Washington. 3.32% 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 | 4,304 | 42 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 4,262 | 42 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4,220 | 164 | 4.04% |
| 2021 | 4,056 | -126 | -3.01% |
| 2020 | 4,182 | 331 | 8.6% |
| 2019 | 3,851 | 64 | 1.69% |
| 2018 | 3,787 | 114 | 3.1% |
| 2017 | 3,673 | -91 | -2.42% |
| 2016 | 3,764 | -142 | -3.64% |
| 2015 | 3,906 | 383 | 10.87% |
| 2014 | 3,523 | -64 | -1.78% |
| 2013 | 3,587 | -14 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 3,601 | 183 | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 3,418 | -295 | -7.95% |
| 2010 | 3,713 | 0 | 0% |