Bethania, NC Demographics

A map of Bethania's Population by Race

Bethania, North Carolina has an estimated population of 443, a large increase from the 344 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.0% White, 16.5% Black, 4.1% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bethania, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bethania has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bethania, that probability was 33.8% in 2020 and 42.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bethania is ranked the 608th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bethania was ranked the 634th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bethania's White Population

328 residents of Bethania, or 74.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bethania is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Bethania ranks 255th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethania's White population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. White residents' share of Bethania's population has decreased from 80.5% to 74.0%.

Bethania is more White than neighboring Tobaccoville (72.3% White), Rural Hall (63.4% White), and Winston-Salem (43.6% White). Bethania is less White than neighboring King (81.9% White), and Lewisville (78.1% White).

Bethania's Black Population

73 residents of Bethania, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bethania is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Bethania ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethania's Black population has grown by an estimated 128.1%. Black residents' share of Bethania's population has increased from 9.3% to 16.5%.

Bethania is more Black than neighboring Rural Hall (16% Black), King (6% Black), and Lewisville (12.4% Black). Bethania is less Black than neighboring Tobaccoville (20% Black), and Winston-Salem (31.2% Black).

Bethania's Asian Population

4 residents of Bethania, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bethania is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Bethania ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethania's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Asian residents' share of Bethania's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.9%.

Bethania is more Asian than neighboring Tobaccoville (0.3% Asian), Rural Hall (0% Asian), King (0.3% Asian), and Lewisville (0.2% Asian). Bethania is less Asian than neighboring Winston-Salem (2.3% Asian).

Bethania's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Bethania, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bethania is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bethania ranks 380th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethania's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bethania's population has decreased from 6.1% to 4.1%.

Bethania is more Hispanic than neighboring Tobaccoville (3.1% Hispanic). Bethania is less Hispanic than neighboring Rural Hall (12% Hispanic), King (6.3% Hispanic), Winston-Salem (18.2% Hispanic), and Lewisville (5.5% Hispanic).

Bethania's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Bethania, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bethania is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Bethania ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethania's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bethania's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.5%.

Bethania is more Native American/Other than neighboring King (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lewisville (0.4% Native American/Other). Bethania is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tobaccoville (2.6% Native American/Other), Rural Hall (8.7% Native American/Other), and Winston-Salem (0.8% Native American/Other).

Bethania's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Bethania, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bethania is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bethania ranks 575th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethania's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bethania's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.1%.

Bethania is more Multiracial than neighboring Tobaccoville (1.6% Multiracial), Rural Hall (0% Multiracial), Winston-Salem (4% Multiracial), and Lewisville (3.4% Multiracial). Bethania is less Multiracial than neighboring King (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.