East Bethel, MN Demographics

A map of East Bethel's Population by Race

East Bethel, Minnesota has an estimated population of 12,115, a slight increase from the 11,786 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% White, 4.9% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Bethel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Bethel has become less racially diverse since 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 East Bethel, that probability was 20.5% in 2020 and 18.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Bethel is ranked the 93rd 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). East Bethel was ranked the 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Bethel's White Population

10,884 residents of East Bethel, or 89.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Bethel is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. East Bethel ranks 532nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bethel's White population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of East Bethel's population has increased from 89.0% to 89.8%.

East Bethel is more White than neighboring Bethel (88.8% White), Ham Lake (89.4% White), and Isanti (89.7% White). East Bethel is less White than neighboring Martin Lake (97.8% White), and Oak Grove (90% White).

East Bethel's Black Population

25 residents of East Bethel, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Bethel is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. East Bethel ranks 390th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bethel's Black population has declined by an estimated 62.7%. Black residents' share of East Bethel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

East Bethel is more Black than neighboring Ham Lake (0.1% Black), Martin Lake (0% Black), and Isanti (0% Black). East Bethel is less Black than neighboring Bethel (0.4% Black), and Oak Grove (0.5% Black).

East Bethel's Asian Population

201 residents of East Bethel, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Bethel is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. East Bethel ranks 116th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bethel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 34.3%. Asian residents' share of East Bethel's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.7%.

East Bethel is less Asian than neighboring Bethel (3.6% Asian), Ham Lake (4.4% Asian), Martin Lake (2.2% Asian), Oak Grove (5.8% Asian), and Isanti (3.4% Asian).

East Bethel's Hispanic Population

588 residents of East Bethel, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Bethel is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. East Bethel ranks 517th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bethel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 102.8%. Hispanic residents' share of East Bethel's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.9%.

East Bethel is more Hispanic than neighboring Bethel (1.9% Hispanic), Ham Lake (2.6% Hispanic), Martin Lake (0% Hispanic), and Oak Grove (1% Hispanic). East Bethel is less Hispanic than neighboring Isanti (5.1% Hispanic).

East Bethel's Native American/Other Population

108 residents of East Bethel, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Bethel is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Bethel ranks 390th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bethel's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Bethel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

East Bethel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bethel (0.8% Native American/Other), Ham Lake (0.2% Native American/Other), Martin Lake (0% Native American/Other), Oak Grove (0.3% Native American/Other), and Isanti (0.2% Native American/Other).

East Bethel's Multiracial Population

309 residents of East Bethel, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Bethel is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. East Bethel ranks 235th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bethel's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.1%. Multiracial residents' share of East Bethel's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.6%.

East Bethel is more Multiracial than neighboring Martin Lake (0% Multiracial), Oak Grove (2.4% Multiracial), and Isanti (1.7% Multiracial). East Bethel is less Multiracial than neighboring Bethel (4.4% Multiracial), and Ham Lake (3.2% 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.