Bethel Census Area, Alaska's estimated 2024 population is 18,189 with a growth rate of -0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bethel Census Area, Alaska is the 6th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 population was 17,081 and has seen a growth of 6.49% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,014 | -35 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 18,049 | -35 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 18,084 | -35 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 18,119 | -35 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 18,154 | -35 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 18,189 | -35 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 18,224 | -35 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 18,259 | -335 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 18,594 | -67 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 18,661 | 168 | 0.91% |
| 2019 | 18,493 | 226 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 18,267 | 165 | 0.91% |
| 2017 | 18,102 | 84 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 18,018 | 48 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 17,970 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 17,960 | 105 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 17,855 | 200 | 1.13% |
| 2012 | 17,655 | 237 | 1.36% |
| 2011 | 17,418 | 337 | 1.97% |
| 2010 | 17,081 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,656 | 2,657 | 24.16% |
| 1980 | 10,999 | 3,420 | 45.12% |
| 1970 | 7,579 | 2,042 | 36.88% |
| 1960 | 5,537 | -12,477 | -69.26% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 15,579 | 84.27% |
| White | 1,617 | 8.75% |
| Two or more races | 721 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 260 | 1.41% |
| Black or African American | 213 | 1.15% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.21% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,661 | 3.75 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Married | 2,038 | 4.89 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Non Family | 1,131 | 1.23 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Female | 983 | 4.28 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Male | 509 | 3.75 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
4.4
Average Family Size
3.75
Average Household Size
60.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,221 | 11.99% |
| Associates Degree | 638 | 6.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 566 | 5.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 492 | 4.83% |
| High School Graduate | 4,876 | 47.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 619 | 6.08% |
| Some College | 1,769 | 17.38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 8,055 | 6,322 | 323 |
| White | 1,318 | 1,309 | 501 |
| 2+ Races | 301 | 274 | 67 |
| Asian | 226 | 208 | 62 |
| Black | 196 | 161 | 105 |
| Hispanic | 121 | 99 | 17 |
| Other Race | 56 | 38 | 0 |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 53.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,257 | $82,250 | $66,354 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,390 | $117,344 | $101,429 |
| High School Graduate | $30,395 | $26,601 | $35,848 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,219 | $9,313 | $8,984 |
| Overall | $35,164 | $31,678 | $40,968 |
| Some College | $36,411 | $32,340 | $43,426 |
$35,164
Average Earnings
$31,678
Average Male
$40,968
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
40.26% of Bethel Census Area, Alaska residents speak only English, while 59.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 56.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 15,267 | 4,102 | 26.87% |
| White | 1,595 | 103 | 6.46% |
| Multiple | 689 | 80 | 11.61% |
| Black | 206 | 35 | 16.99% |
| Asian | 254 | 31 | 12.2% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 10 | 3.97% |
24.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.9%
Male Poverty Rate
23.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethel Census Area, Alaska is Native, with 26.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethel Census Area, Alaska is Hispanic, with 3.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.2% |
| High School | 23.1% |
| Some College | 14.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.48% |
| Male Employed | 11.95% |
| Female Employed | 8.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,824 | $94,891 |
| Households | $70,616 | $90,872 |
| Married Families | $84,756 | $107,488 |
| Non Families | $43,086 | $70,863 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
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
725
Number of Veterans
680
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 266 |
| First Gulf War | 260 |
| Vietnam | 194 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 209 |
| 55 to 64 | 183 |
| 65 to 74 | 166 |
| 18 to 34 | 115 |
| 75+ | 52 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 448 | 4.61% |
| White | 217 | 16.21% |
| Black | 43 | 22.75% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 9.02% |
| Asian | 9 | 3.69% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
14.1%
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
88.8%
Born in Bethel Census Area, Alaska
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
1.2%
Naturalized
97.98% of Bethel Census Area, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 88.8% having been born in Alaska. 0.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.