Bethany, OR Demographics

A map of Bethany's Population by Race

Bethany, Oregon has an estimated population of 33,106, an increase from the 31,350 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.4% White, 40.2% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Black. 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oregon 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 63.3% in 2020 and 62.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bethany is ranked the 20th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bethany's White Population

15,042 residents of Bethany, or 45.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bethany is significantly lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Bethany ranks 411th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's White population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. White residents' share of Bethany's population has increased from 40.3% to 45.4%.

Bethany is less White than neighboring Oak Hills (58.4% White), Rockcreek (69.8% White), Cedar Mill (64% White), Marlene Village (59.8% White), and Cedar Hills (68.4% White).

Bethany's Black Population

274 residents of Bethany, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bethany is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Bethany ranks 15th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.0%. Black residents' share of Bethany's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.8%.

Bethany is more Black than neighboring Rockcreek (0.5% Black). Bethany is less Black than neighboring Oak Hills (0.9% Black), Cedar Mill (1.8% Black), Marlene Village (3.3% Black), and Cedar Hills (3.2% Black).

Bethany's Asian Population

13,316 residents of Bethany, or 40.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bethany is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Bethany ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Asian residents' share of Bethany's population has decreased from 44.3% to 40.2%.

Bethany is more Asian than neighboring Oak Hills (24.5% Asian), Rockcreek (16.2% Asian), Cedar Mill (19.1% Asian), Marlene Village (13.3% Asian), and Cedar Hills (5.4% Asian).

Bethany's Hispanic Population

2,487 residents of Bethany, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bethany is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bethany ranks 210th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Bethany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.5%.

Bethany is less Hispanic than neighboring Oak Hills (8.6% Hispanic), Rockcreek (9.6% Hispanic), Cedar Mill (8.4% Hispanic), Marlene Village (18.7% Hispanic), and Cedar Hills (16.4% Hispanic).

Bethany's Native American/Other Population

317 residents of Bethany, or 1.0% 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 Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bethany ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Bethany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Bethany is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Hills (0.2% Native American/Other), Rockcreek (0.9% Native American/Other), Marlene Village (0% Native American/Other), and Cedar Hills (0.3% Native American/Other). Bethany is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Mill (1.2% Native American/Other).

Bethany's Multiracial Population

1,670 residents of Bethany, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bethany is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bethany ranks 277th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethany's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Bethany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Bethany is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockcreek (3.1% Multiracial), and Marlene Village (4.8% Multiracial). Bethany is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Hills (7.5% Multiracial), Cedar Mill (5.5% Multiracial), and Cedar Hills (6.3% 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.