Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bethel, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,658

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.4%2,536

Two or More

2.7%71

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%46

Black

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%109

High School Diploma

44.1%831

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%145

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%199

Associate's Degree

4.7%89

Bachelor's Degree

8.2%154

Master's Degree

1.5%29

Doctorate

0.8%15

HS or Higher

83.3%

BA or Higher

10.5%

Graduate+

2.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$158,500

Median Renti

$667

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.3%548

Renter-Occupied

51.7%586

Total Units

1,263

Homeownership

48.3%

Vacancy Rate

10.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%7

$50K–$100K

15.3%84

$100K–$150K

27.2%149

$150K–$200K

28.1%154

$200K–$300K

25%137

$300K–$500K

3.1%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

162

$500–$750

157

$750–$1,000

128

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%8

2010–2019

2.9%36

2000–2009

5.5%69

1990–1999

14%177

1980–1989

8.9%113

1970–1979

5.1%65

1960–1969

10.6%134

1950–1959

13.3%168

1940–1949

12.4%157

1939 or earlier

26.6%336

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48.9%554

Utility Gas

47.5%539

Fuel Oil

2.3%26

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%8

Wood

0.6%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,779

Mean Household Incomei

$59,623

Per Capita Incomei

$25,092

Poverty Ratei

27.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,111

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.9%124

$10K–$15K

12.6%143

$15K–$20K

7.2%82

$20K–$25K

4.6%52

$25K–$30K

4.5%51

$30K–$35K

1.8%20

$35K–$40K

5.1%58

$40K–$45K

5.1%58

$45K–$50K

5%57

$50K–$60K

5.6%64

$60K–$75K

7.4%84

$75K–$100K

10.5%119

$100K–$125K

9.8%111

$125K–$150K

1.6%18

$150K–$200K

5.6%63

$200K+

2.6%30

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

149

Residentsi

267

Avg. Tenant Renti

$436/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing85 homes97% occupied$416/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers63 homes88% occupied$463/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $43,779/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

82.3%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

17.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $35K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

80.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.9% of subsidized households are minority

38.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

200.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

931

Avg. Commutei

31.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,011

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

120(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured

Bethel, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026