Bethel Census Area Summary

Life in Bethel Census Area research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bethel Census Area over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bethel Census Area:

  • The population in Bethel Census Area is 18,538.

  • The median home value in Bethel Census Area is $132,567.

  • The median income in Bethel Census Area is $64,094.

  • The median rent in Bethel Census Area is $1,408.

  • The unemployment rate in Bethel Census Area is 16.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Bethel Census Area is 25.3%.

  • The average high in Bethel Census Area is 44.3° and there are 45.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Bethel Census Area

List Of Cities & Towns in Bethel Census Area

Bethel, AK Population 6,312

Quinhagak, AK Population 1,079

Toksook Bay, AK Population 914

Nunapitchuk, AK Population 827

Tuntutuliak, AK Population 820

Napakiak, AK Population 692

Kwigillingok, AK Population 589

Napaskiak, AK Population 582

Kipnuk, AK Population 572

Kwethluk, AK Population 561

Aniak, AK Population 551

Chefornak, AK Population 476

Eek, AK Population 475

Tuluksak, AK Population 456

Tununak, AK Population 450

Akiachak, AK Population 415

Kasigluk, AK Population 389

Kongiganak, AK Population 353

Mekoryuk, AK Population 315

Akiak, AK Population 298

Lower Kalskag, AK Population 261

Upper Kalskag, AK Population 253

Goodnews Bay, AK Population 118

Newtok, AK Population 96

Chuathbaluk, AK Population 92

Oscarville, AK Population 88

Sleetmute, AK Population 73

Nightmute, AK Population 70

Stony River, AK Population 41

Atmautluak, AK Population 34

Crooked Creek, AK Population 28

Platinum, AK Population 23

Lime Village, AK Population 9

Red Devil, AK Population 6

Aberdeen , AK Population 0

Map Of Bethel Census Area

Bethel Census Area, AK Weather

  • The average high in Bethel Census Area is 44.3°.

  • There are 48.49 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 45.7 inches of rain each year with 22.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 2:37 hours of sun each day in Bethel Census Area.

StatBethel Census Area
Mean High44.3
Nice Days48.49
Rainfall45.7
Snowfall22.0
Sunny_hours2:37
44.3°
Average High
45.7
Inches of Rain

Bethel Census Area Photos

Bethel Alaska Aerial View
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Bethel Census Area Demographics

Population over time in Bethel Census Area

The current population in Bethel Census Area is 18,538. The population has increased 2.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 18,514 1.4%
2021 18,263 0.7%
2020 18,134 -

Gender in Bethel Census Area

  • Bethel Census Area is 46.5% female with 8,629 female residents.

  • Bethel Census Area is 53.5% male with 9,909 male residents.

Female
46.5% (8,629)
Male
53.5% (9,909)
Gender Bethel Census Area AK USA
Female 46.5% 47.4% 50.4%
Male 53.5% 52.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Bethel Census Area

Bethel Census Area is:

  • 8.8% White with 1,632 White residents.

  • 1.2% African American with 214 African American residents.

  • 82.4% American Indian with 15,275 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 260 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 40 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.9% Two Or More with 718 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.2% Hispanic with 399 Hispanic residents.

White
8.8% (1,632)
African American
1.2% (214)
American Indian
82.4% (15,275)
Asian
1.4% (260)
Hawaiian
0.2% (40)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.9% (718)
Hispanic
2.2% (399)

Table: Bethel Census Area By Race

Race Bethel Census Area AK USA
White 8.8% 58.4% 58.9%
African American 1.2% 3.0% 12.1%
American Indian 82.4% 13.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 6.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 1.5% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.9% 8.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.2% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Bethel Census Area, Alaska

  • 7.5% of households in Bethel Census Area earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Bethel Census Area earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Bethel Census Area earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Bethel Census Area earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Bethel Census Area earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Bethel Census Area earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Bethel Census Area earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Bethel Census Area earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Bethel Census Area earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Bethel Census Area earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.5% (1,396)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (808)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.9% (1,644)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.0% (1,664)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.9% (2,026)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (3,143)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.8% (2,010)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.2% (2,635)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.9% (1,835)
$200,000 or more
7.4% (1,372)
Income Bethel Census Area AK USA
Less than $10,000 7.5% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 2.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.9% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.0% 5.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.9% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 15.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.8% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.2% 19.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.9% 11.0% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.4% 12.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bethel Census Area for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Bethel Census Area completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Bethel Census Area completed 9-12th grade.

  • 48.0% of adults in Bethel Census Area completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Bethel Census Area completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Bethel Census Area completed associate's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Bethel Census Area completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Bethel Census Area completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bethel Census Area completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Bethel Census Area completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (1,112)
9-12th Grade
11% (2,039)
High School / GED
48% (8,898)
Some College
18% (3,336)
Associate's Degree
7% (1,297)
Bachelor's Degree
5% (926)
Master's Degree
4% (741)
Professional Degree
1% (185)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Bethel Census Area AK USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 4% 6%
High School / GED 48% 28% 26%
Some College 18% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 5% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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