Bethany is a town located in Brooke County West Virginia. Bethany has a 2024 population of 749. Bethany is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -3.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 775 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethany is $71,748 with a poverty rate of 6.8%. The median age in Bethany is 21 years: 21.2 years for males, and 20.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethany was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 766 | 71.86% |
| Black or African American | 254 | 23.83% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 3.75% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 155 | 2.29 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 76 | 2.91 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Non Family | 62 | 1.11 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Female | 12 | 4.08 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Male | 5 | 3.2 | 80 | 20 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 12.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 21.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 28.29% |
| High School Graduate | 53 | 20.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 3.1% |
| Some College | 38 | 14.73% |
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 | 240 | 232 | 118 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 4 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $50,781 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,000 | $61,875 | $53,125 |
| High School Graduate | $26,071 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,208 | $39,375 | $21,786 |
| Some College | $20,625 | $25,833 | $19,531 |
$30,208
Average Earnings
$39,375
Average Male
$21,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.24% of Bethany residents speak only English, while 1.76% 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 | 331 | 22 | 6.65% |
| Asian | 6 | 1 | 16.67% |
| Multiple | 13 | 1 | 7.69% |
6.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.09%
Male Poverty Rate
9.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethany is Asian, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethany is White, with 6.65% 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 15.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.59% |
| High School | 1.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.11% |
| Male Employed | 3.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,750 | $84,130 |
| Households | $61,250 | $71,748 |
| Married Families | $77,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,333 | $50,471 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
13.4%
Male Marriage Rate
17.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
37
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 5.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
53%
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
32.74%
Born in Bethany
95.78%
Native Born
4.22%
Foreign Born
3.94%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
95.78% of Bethany residents were born in the United States, with 32.74% having been born in West Virginia. 3.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 717 | -7 | -0.97% |
| 2028 | 724 | -6 | -0.82% |
| 2027 | 730 | -6 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 736 | -7 | -0.94% |
| 2025 | 743 | -6 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 749 | -7 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 756 | -6 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 762 | -3 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 765 | -10 | -1.29% |
| 2020 | 775 | -28 | -3.49% |
| 2019 | 803 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 806 | -58 | -6.71% |
| 2017 | 864 | -29 | -3.25% |
| 2016 | 893 | -107 | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 1,000 | -25 | -2.44% |
| 2014 | 1,025 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 1,028 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,028 | -4 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 1,032 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 1,035 | 0 | 0% |