Bethel · Census data
Bethel, Delaware: people, income and housing
The Census Bureau estimates 375 people live in Bethel, with a median household income of $99,375 and a median age of 54.5. Figures are 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates.
Bethel, Sussex County and Delaware
| Measure | Bethel | Sussex County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (estimate) | 375 | 255,626 | 1,021,191 |
| Median age | 54.5 | 51.9 | 41.6 |
| 65 and older | 23% | 30% | 21% |
| Median household income | $99,375 | $81,497 | $84,954 |
| Below poverty line | 0.5% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| Housing units | 176 | 151,799 | 464,203 |
| Seasonal or vacation homes | 0% | 25% | 9% |
| Owner-occupied | 98% | 82% | 73% |
| Median home value | $294,700 | $382,600 | $352,000 |
| Median gross rent | Not published | $1,238 | $1,401 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 36% | 33% | 36% |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Margins of error are in the answers below. All towns, with a CSV download.
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Questions about people and housing in Bethel
How many people live in Bethel?
The Census Bureau estimates 375 residents (margin of error ± 202) in its 2020-2024 American Community Survey. The 2020 Census counted 239. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median age in Bethel?
The median age is 54.5 (margin of error ± 11), compared with 51.9 for Sussex County and 41.6 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of Bethel residents are 65 or older?
About 23% of residents are 65 or older, compared with 30% countywide and 21% statewide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B01001. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median household income in Bethel?
The median household income is $99,375 (margin of error ± $30,701) in 2024 dollars, compared with $81,497 for Sussex County and $84,954 for Delaware. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the per capita income in Bethel?
Per capita income is $45,763 (margin of error ± $9,444), compared with $46,684 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the poverty rate in Bethel?
About 0.5% of residents for whom poverty status is determined live below the poverty line (2 of 373), compared with 10.9% countywide. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many housing units are in Bethel?
The estimate is 176 housing units (margin of error ± 94), of which 166 are occupied year-round homes and 10 are counted as vacant. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Are there many vacation homes in Bethel?
Few. The survey estimate for homes held for seasonal, recreational or occasional use is zero, compared with 25.2% of housing countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Do most people in Bethel own or rent?
About 98% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 2% are rented, compared with 82% owner-occupied countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median home value in Bethel?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $294,700 (margin of error ± $43,793), as reported by owners in the 2020-2024 survey. The Sussex County median is $382,600. This is a survey estimate, not a sale price or an assessment. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median rent in Bethel?
The Census Bureau does not publish a median rent for Bethel because too few rented homes were sampled. The Sussex County median is $1,238 a month. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How long is the average commute from Bethel?
Workers who commute average about 27 minutes each way, compared with 27 minutes countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census tables B08013 and B08303. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of adults in Bethel have a college degree?
About 36% of residents 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 33% countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B15003. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are 5-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey covering 2020 to 2024. They come from a sample, so each carries a margin of error, which is larger for small towns. Ratios marked as computed by SussexCounty.ai use the Census counts named in the answer. The full table for every Sussex town is on Census data by town. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethel town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.