Bethel Census Area, AK Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Bethel Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,254 | 728,075 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.4 | 1.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.47% | -0.17% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 26.3 | 36.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 4,663 | 265,860 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bethel Census Area has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Bethel Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,746 | $90,338 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.00% | 2.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 14.0% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Bethel Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $324,983 | $303,164 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,453 | $1,387 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.5% | 66.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 08:30 AM – 08:59 AM .
| Metric | Bethel Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 6.8 | 16.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Bethel Census Area has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Bethel Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.3% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.75 | 2.63 | 2.54 |
Health
Bethel Census Area has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Bethel Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 34.2% | 22.7% | 19.0% |