Bethel Census Area, Alaska

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.