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Bethel, NC


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Bethel, North Carolina

Bethel, North Carolina, in Pitt county, is 13 miles N of Greenville, North Carolina (center to center) and 70 miles E of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is in the Greenville area. There are 1,681 residents in Bethel.

The People and Families of Bethel

In Bethel, about 46% of adults are married. People in Bethel are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bethel had a median family income of $35,278.

Political Inclinations

Bethel folks tended to give their money ($1,200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Bethel Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bethel that were owner-occupied was 59%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it.

Commuting

In Bethel, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBethel Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Bethel Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bethel Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bethel, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity95
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime68
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