Bethany, IL Demographics

A map of Bethany's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,125	1,181	95.7%	94.1%
Multiracial	51	43	4.3%	3.4%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%
Hispanic	0	16	0.0%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	1.0%

Bethany, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,176, a decrease from the 1,255 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bethany, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bethany has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bethany, that probability was 11.3% in 2020 and 8.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bethany is ranked the 655th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Bethany was ranked the 626th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bethany's White Population

1,125 residents of Bethany, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bethany is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Bethany ranks 298th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Bethany's population has increased from 94.1% to 95.7%.

Bethany is more White than neighboring Dalton City (93.4% White), Findlay (94.4% White), Lovington (89.6% White), and Sullivan (95.2% White). Bethany is less White than neighboring Lake City (100% White).

Bethany's Black Population

0 residents of Bethany, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bethany is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Bethany ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Bethany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bethany is less Black than neighboring Dalton City (3.2% Black), Findlay (0.4% Black), Lovington (2.7% Black), and Sullivan (2.2% Black).

Bethany's Asian Population

0 residents of Bethany, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bethany is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Bethany ranks 955th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Bethany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bethany is less Asian than neighboring Findlay (1.3% Asian).

Bethany's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Bethany, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bethany is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bethany ranks 1179th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bethany's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Bethany is less Hispanic than neighboring Findlay (1.9% Hispanic), Lovington (3.2% Hispanic), and Sullivan (0.9% Hispanic).

Bethany's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bethany, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bethany is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bethany ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bethany's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Bethany is less Native American/Other than neighboring Findlay (1.2% Native American/Other).

Bethany's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Bethany, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bethany is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bethany ranks 759th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Bethany's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.3%.

Bethany is more Multiracial than neighboring Dalton City (3.5% Multiracial), Lake City (0% Multiracial), Findlay (0.7% Multiracial), and Sullivan (1.7% Multiracial). Bethany is less Multiracial than neighboring Lovington (4.6% 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.