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Bethel, AK


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Bethel, Alaska

Bethel, Alaska, in Bethel county, is 438 miles W of Anchorage, Alaska. There are 5,471 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Bethel

In Bethel, about 42% of adults are married. The faces of Bethel are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city. People in Bethel are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bethel had a median family income of $62,431. Most of the residents of Bethel tend to have good incomes. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. People say that Bethel is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Bethel folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Bethel Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bethel that were owner-occupied was 43%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Bethel.

Commuting

In Bethel, 65% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Bethel use public transportation than most people elsewhere. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Bethel strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBethel Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBethel Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBethel Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Bethel Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bethel College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Bethel Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Bethel Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bethel, AK

Comparing Bethel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population105
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity37
Age of the Population15
Female Share of the Population16
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size106
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times104
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home75

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built108
Affordability of Property Taxes53
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime12

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