Bethel, VT Demographics

A map of Bethel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	475	626	91.2%	93.4%
Hispanic	22	7	4.2%	1.0%
Asian	15	2	2.9%	0.3%
Multiracial	9	21	1.7%	3.1%
Black	0	8	0.0%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.9%

Bethel, Vermont has an estimated population of 521, a large decrease from the 670 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 2.9% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Vermont 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 12.6% in 2020 and 16.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bethel is ranked the 71st most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bethel's White Population

475 residents of Bethel, or 91.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bethel is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Bethel ranks 52nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's White population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. White residents' share of Bethel's population has decreased from 93.4% to 91.2%.

Bethel is more White than neighboring Randolph (88.7% White), South Royalton (81.4% White), Killington Village (85.8% White), and West Woodstock (79.8% White). Bethel is less White than neighboring Rochester (92.7% 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 comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Bethel ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Bethel's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Bethel is less Black than neighboring South Royalton (9.4% Black), and Killington Village (0.4% Black).

Bethel's Asian Population

15 residents of Bethel, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bethel is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Bethel ranks 108th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Asian population has grown by an estimated 650.0%. Asian residents' share of Bethel's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.9%.

Bethel is more Asian than neighboring Randolph (0.4% Asian), Rochester (2.4% Asian), Killington Village (1% Asian), and West Woodstock (0% Asian). Bethel is less Asian than neighboring South Royalton (3.3% Asian).

Bethel's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Bethel, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bethel is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Bethel ranks 145th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 214.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bethel's population has increased from 1.0% to 4.2%.

Bethel is more Hispanic than neighboring Randolph (4% Hispanic), South Royalton (0% Hispanic), and Rochester (1% Hispanic). Bethel is less Hispanic than neighboring Killington Village (5.1% Hispanic), and West Woodstock (11.1% 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 Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bethel ranks 51st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 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 0.9% to 0.0%.

Bethel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Randolph (0.3% Native American/Other).

Bethel's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Bethel, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bethel is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bethel ranks 134th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bethel's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.7%.

Bethel is less Multiracial than neighboring Randolph (6.5% Multiracial), South Royalton (5.9% Multiracial), Rochester (3.8% Multiracial), Killington Village (7.7% Multiracial), and West Woodstock (9.1% 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.