Bethel, MN Demographics

A map of Bethel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	421	421	88.8%	88.4%
Multiracial	21	33	4.4%	6.9%
Asian	17	11	3.6%	2.3%
Hispanic	9	9	1.9%	1.9%
Native American/Other	4	2	0.8%	0.4%
Black	2	0	0.4%	0.0%

Bethel, Minnesota has an estimated population of 474, a less than 1% change from the 476 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.8% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.6% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 21.2% in 2020 and 20.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bethel is ranked the 515th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 518th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bethel's White Population

421 residents of Bethel, or 88.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bethel is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Bethel ranks 560th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Bethel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.8%.

Bethel is more White than neighboring St. Francis (87.2% White), and Andover (85.7% White). Bethel is less White than neighboring East Bethel (89.8% White), Oak Grove (90% White), and Isanti (89.7% White).

Bethel's Black Population

2 residents of Bethel, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bethel is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Bethel ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Black residents' share of Bethel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Bethel is more Black than neighboring East Bethel (0.2% Black), and Isanti (0% Black). Bethel is less Black than neighboring Oak Grove (0.5% Black), St. Francis (0.7% Black), and Andover (4.6% Black).

Bethel's Asian Population

17 residents of Bethel, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bethel is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Bethel ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Asian population has grown by an estimated 54.5%. Asian residents' share of Bethel's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.6%.

Bethel is more Asian than neighboring East Bethel (1.7% Asian), Isanti (3.4% Asian), St. Francis (2.2% Asian), and Andover (3% Asian). Bethel is less Asian than neighboring Oak Grove (5.8% Asian).

Bethel's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Bethel, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bethel is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bethel ranks 616th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 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 1.9%.

Bethel is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Grove (1% Hispanic), and St. Francis (1.6% Hispanic). Bethel is less Hispanic than neighboring East Bethel (4.9% Hispanic), Isanti (5.1% Hispanic), and Andover (2.7% Hispanic).

Bethel's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Bethel, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bethel is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bethel ranks 591st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bethel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Bethel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Grove (0.3% Native American/Other), and Isanti (0.2% Native American/Other). Bethel is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Bethel (0.9% Native American/Other), and St. Francis (1.3% Native American/Other).

Bethel's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Bethel, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bethel is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bethel ranks 61st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Bethel's population has decreased from 6.9% to 4.4%.

Bethel is more Multiracial than neighboring East Bethel (2.6% Multiracial), Oak Grove (2.4% Multiracial), Isanti (1.7% Multiracial), and Andover (3.2% Multiracial). Bethel is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Francis (6.9% 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.