Bethel, CT Demographics

A map of Bethel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,733	7,512	59.0%	64.9%
Hispanic	1,767	1,773	15.5%	15.3%
Multiracial	949	768	8.3%	6.6%
Asian	773	829	6.8%	7.2%
Black	607	381	5.3%	3.3%
Native American/Other	575	319	5.0%	2.8%

Bethel, Connecticut has an estimated population of 11,404, a slight decrease from the 11,582 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.0% White, 15.5% Hispanic, 8.3% Multiracial, 6.8% Asian, 5.3% Black, and 5.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bethel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bethel has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bethel, that probability was 54.4% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bethel is ranked the 34th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 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). Bethel was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bethel's White Population

6,733 residents of Bethel, or 59.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bethel is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Bethel ranks 188th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's White population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Bethel's population has decreased from 64.9% to 59.0%.

Bethel is more White than neighboring Danbury (40.1% White), and Route 7 Gateway (54% White). Bethel is less White than neighboring Dodgingtown (100% White), Redding Center (100% White), and Topstone (100% White).

Bethel's Black Population

607 residents of Bethel, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bethel is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Bethel ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Black population has grown by an estimated 59.3%. Black residents' share of Bethel's population has increased from 3.3% to 5.3%.

Bethel is more Black than neighboring Dodgingtown (0% Black), Redding Center (0% Black), and Topstone (0% Black). Bethel is less Black than neighboring Danbury (11.3% Black), and Route 7 Gateway (9.1% Black).

Bethel's Asian Population

773 residents of Bethel, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bethel is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Bethel ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. Asian residents' share of Bethel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.8%.

Bethel is more Asian than neighboring Dodgingtown (0% Asian), Redding Center (0% Asian), Danbury (5.4% Asian), and Topstone (0% Asian).

Bethel's Hispanic Population

1,767 residents of Bethel, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bethel is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bethel ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Bethel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.5%.

Bethel is more Hispanic than neighboring Dodgingtown (0% Hispanic), Redding Center (0% Hispanic), and Topstone (0% Hispanic). Bethel is less Hispanic than neighboring Danbury (32.2% Hispanic), and Route 7 Gateway (27.5% Hispanic).

Bethel's Native American/Other Population

575 residents of Bethel, or 5.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bethel is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bethel ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 80.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bethel's population has increased from 2.8% to 5.0%.

Bethel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dodgingtown (0% Native American/Other), Redding Center (0% Native American/Other), Danbury (3.3% Native American/Other), Topstone (0% Native American/Other), and Route 7 Gateway (0% Native American/Other).

Bethel's Multiracial Population

949 residents of Bethel, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bethel is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Bethel ranks 17th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Bethel's population has increased from 6.6% to 8.3%.

Bethel is more Multiracial than neighboring Dodgingtown (0% Multiracial), Redding Center (0% Multiracial), Danbury (7.7% Multiracial), Topstone (0% Multiracial), and Route 7 Gateway (2.6% 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.