Bethel Census Area, Alaska
AK · FIPS 02050 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,394 | — | #1,967 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,996 | -1.5% | #915 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 29.0 years | -25.4% | #3,187 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,100 | -40.4% | #1,850 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,474 | +26.7% | #262 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.6% | +103.2% | #3,011 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bethel Census Area has a population of 18,394, making it the #1,967 most populous county in the US. The median age is 29.0 years, which is 25.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Bethel Census Area is $73,996, ranking #915 out of 3,222 counties — 1.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.6% and unemployment stands at 15.8%.
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The median home value in Bethel Census Area is $168,100 (-40.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,474/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.6%.
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88.0% of residents in Bethel Census Area have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.
About Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Bethel Census Area, Alaska has a total population of 18,394, making it the 1,967th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bethel Census Area is 29.0 years, which is 25.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bethel Census Area is $73,996, which ranks #915 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8%.
The median home value in Bethel Census Area is $168,100, 40.4% below the national median. Renters in Bethel Census Area pay a median gross rent of $1,474 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bethel Census Area, 12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 8.9 min.
Bethel Census Area is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 83.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (8.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
All data for Bethel Census Area, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.