Bethel, PA Demographics

A map of Bethel's Population by Race

Bethel, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 587, a large increase from the 460 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.4% White, 25.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 21.9% in 2020 and 38.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bethel is ranked the 1272nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 1369th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bethel's White Population

437 residents of Bethel, or 74.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bethel is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Bethel ranks 1215th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's White population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Bethel's population has decreased from 88.0% to 74.4%.

Bethel is more White than neighboring Rehrersburg (44.8% White). Bethel is less White than neighboring Frystown (100% White), Mount Aetna (78.3% White), Schubert (100% White), and Myerstown (94.9% White).

Bethel's Black Population

0 residents of Bethel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bethel is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Bethel ranks 1301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Bethel is less Black than neighboring Myerstown (1.7% Black).

Bethel's Asian Population

0 residents of Bethel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bethel is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Bethel ranks 666th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Bethel's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Bethel is less Asian than neighboring Mount Aetna (1.3% Asian).

Bethel's Hispanic Population

150 residents of Bethel, or 25.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bethel is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bethel ranks 312th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 383.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Bethel's population has increased from 6.7% to 25.6%.

Bethel is more Hispanic than neighboring Frystown (0% Hispanic), Mount Aetna (10.8% Hispanic), Schubert (0% Hispanic), and Myerstown (3% Hispanic). Bethel is less Hispanic than neighboring Rehrersburg (51% Hispanic).

Bethel's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bethel, 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 Bethel is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bethel ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bethel's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Bethel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Aetna (5.1% Native American/Other), and Myerstown (0.1% Native American/Other).

Bethel's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Bethel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bethel is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Bethel ranks 1218th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bethel's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.0%.

Bethel is less Multiracial than neighboring Rehrersburg (4.1% Multiracial), Mount Aetna (4.4% Multiracial), and Myerstown (0.2% 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.