East Bethel, MN

East Bethel, Minnesota

East Bethel, Minnesota, in Anoka county, is 14 miles N of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 23 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is included in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 10,941 people lived in East Bethel.

The People and Families of East Bethel

In East Bethel, about 69% of adults are married. East Bethel is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in East Bethel without hitting a preschooler.

The city is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Bethel had a median family income of $62,004. Many people in East Bethel make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. East Bethel doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

East Bethel residents donated more money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

East Bethel Housing

An estimated 99% of living spaces in East Bethel are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In East Bethel, 95% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in East Bethel.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 19%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of East Bethel, MN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

East Bethel Almanac

East Bethel Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

East Bethel Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, East Bethel, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

East Bethel Colleges

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