Bethany, OK Demographics

A map of Bethany's Population by Race

Bethany, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 20,560, a slight decrease from the 20,831 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.3% White, 25.3% Hispanic, 11.0% Black, 7.8% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oklahoma 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 61.6% in 2020 and 63.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bethany is ranked the 24th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bethany's White Population

10,962 residents of Bethany, or 53.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bethany is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Bethany ranks 635th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Bethany's population has decreased from 56.0% to 53.3%.

Bethany is more White than neighboring Warr Acres (43.1% White). Bethany is less White than neighboring Woodlawn Park (84.4% White), Nichols Hills (84.8% White), The Village (68% White), and Yukon (76.3% White).

Bethany's Black Population

2,253 residents of Bethany, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bethany is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Bethany ranks 59th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.1%. Black residents' share of Bethany's population has increased from 8.2% to 11.0%.

Bethany is more Black than neighboring Woodlawn Park (0% Black), Warr Acres (6.7% Black), Nichols Hills (0.5% Black), The Village (9.7% Black), and Yukon (4.3% Black).

Bethany's Asian Population

166 residents of Bethany, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bethany is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Bethany ranks 84th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Asian residents' share of Bethany's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.8%.

Bethany is more Asian than neighboring Woodlawn Park (0% Asian). Bethany is less Asian than neighboring Warr Acres (2.1% Asian), Nichols Hills (2.3% Asian), The Village (1.2% Asian), and Yukon (1.6% Asian).

Bethany's Hispanic Population

5,194 residents of Bethany, or 25.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bethany is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bethany ranks 44th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Bethany's population has increased from 23.8% to 25.3%.

Bethany is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodlawn Park (0% Hispanic), Nichols Hills (4.1% Hispanic), The Village (8.1% Hispanic), and Yukon (7.7% Hispanic). Bethany is less Hispanic than neighboring Warr Acres (43.1% Hispanic).

Bethany's Native American/Other Population

373 residents of Bethany, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bethany is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bethany ranks 696th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bethany's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.8%.

Bethany is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodlawn Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Warr Acres (1.2% Native American/Other), and Nichols Hills (1.3% Native American/Other). Bethany is less Native American/Other than neighboring The Village (2.4% Native American/Other), and Yukon (2.4% Native American/Other).

Bethany's Multiracial Population

1,612 residents of Bethany, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bethany is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Bethany ranks 578th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Bethany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.8%.

Bethany is more Multiracial than neighboring Warr Acres (3.7% Multiracial), and Nichols Hills (7% Multiracial). Bethany is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodlawn Park (15% Multiracial), and The Village (10.6% 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.