Bethel, WA Demographics

A map of Bethel's Population by Race

Bethel, Washington has an estimated population of 4,394, an increase from the 4,073 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.9% White, 12.8% Hispanic, 8.8% Multiracial, 6.6% Asian, 3.7% Native American/Other, and 0.2% 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 has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington 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 44.0% in 2020 and 50.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bethel is ranked the 213th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 216th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bethel's White Population

2,984 residents of Bethel, or 67.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bethel is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Bethel ranks 392nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Bethel's population has decreased from 73.6% to 67.9%.

Bethel is more White than neighboring East Port Orchard (54.1% White), and Navy Yard City (67% White). Bethel is less White than neighboring Parkwood (69.5% White), Port Orchard (73.5% White), and Burley (83.7% White).

Bethel's Black Population

8 residents of Bethel, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bethel is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Bethel ranks 147th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Black population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Black residents' share of Bethel's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.2%.

Bethel is more Black than neighboring Burley (0% Black). Bethel is less Black than neighboring East Port Orchard (3.8% Black), Parkwood (1.9% Black), Port Orchard (1.3% Black), and Navy Yard City (1.5% Black).

Bethel's Asian Population

289 residents of Bethel, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bethel is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Bethel ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Asian population has grown by an estimated 71.0%. Asian residents' share of Bethel's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.6%.

Bethel is more Asian than neighboring Parkwood (3.2% Asian), Port Orchard (4.9% Asian), Burley (0.6% Asian), and Navy Yard City (0.6% Asian). Bethel is less Asian than neighboring East Port Orchard (11.3% Asian).

Bethel's Hispanic Population

563 residents of Bethel, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bethel is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bethel ranks 294th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 69.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Bethel's population has increased from 8.2% to 12.8%.

Bethel is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Orchard (10.6% Hispanic). Bethel is less Hispanic than neighboring East Port Orchard (17.8% Hispanic), Parkwood (13.1% Hispanic), Burley (14.5% Hispanic), and Navy Yard City (23.8% Hispanic).

Bethel's Native American/Other Population

164 residents of Bethel, or 3.7% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% 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 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bethel's population has increased from 3.2% to 3.7%.

Bethel is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Port Orchard (1.9% Native American/Other), Parkwood (2.8% Native American/Other), Port Orchard (2.3% Native American/Other), Burley (0% Native American/Other), and Navy Yard City (1.5% Native American/Other).

Bethel's Multiracial Population

386 residents of Bethel, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bethel is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bethel ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Bethel's population has decreased from 9.3% to 8.8%.

Bethel is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Orchard (7.4% Multiracial), Burley (1.1% Multiracial), and Navy Yard City (5.6% Multiracial). Bethel is less Multiracial than neighboring East Port Orchard (11% Multiracial), and Parkwood (9.5% 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.