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Bethany, CT


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Bethany, Connecticut

Bethany, Connecticut, in New Haven county, is 5 miles W of Hamden, Connecticut (center to center) and 69 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is part of the New Haven - Meriden metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,040 people people live in Bethany.

The People and Families of Bethany

In Bethany, about 71% of adults are married. Homes in Bethany tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Bethany is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

It turns out that people in Bethany tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($10,525) in Bethany than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

High Points

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

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College Educated Adults
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Top 10%Bethany College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bethany, CT

Comparing Bethany to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Age of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity46
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63

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