Bethel, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
6,313
Population
140/sq mi density
$109,718
Median Income
$40,617 per capita
$354,400
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$1,657
Median Rent
20.1% income on rent
31°F
Avg Temperature
1,656
Violent Crime/100K
2,309 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$109,718 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$354,400 home value, $1,657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,656 violent crimes/100K (336% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,313
Census 2023
Population Density
140
per square mile
Land Area
45.1
square miles (116.7 km²)
Median Age
30.9 yrs
21% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 73.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
16.9%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
3.5%
Asian
3.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 55.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 45% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
55.6%
Spanish
45%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.0%
Veterans
7.2%
20% above US avg (6%)
Disability
9.0%
31% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.2%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.8%
72% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.460
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,313 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 140 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 45.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 30.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 55.6% |
| Female | 44.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
Language
| English Only | 55.6% |
| Spanish | 45.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.0% |
| Veterans | 7.2% |
| Disability | 9.0% |
| Health Insurance | 85.2% |
| Uninsured | 14.8% |
| Broadband Access | 92.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.460 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |