Bethel, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
10,839
Unemployment
3.6%
Poverty
5.9%
Median Home
$309,300
Median Income
$64,800
Median Rent
$1,280
Bethel SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
9
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
4
Bethel, CT Crime Report
135Total Crimes
677.3Total Crimes / 100k People
-71.13%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bethel / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 135 | 677.3 | 1,746.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 35.1 | 181.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.0 | 57.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 10.0 | 103.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 128 | 642.2 | 1,565.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 10 | 50.2 | 187.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 97 | 486.7 | 1,141.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 105.4 | 236.8 | 246.0 |
Bethel, CT Cost Of Living
128Bethel's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bethel | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 124 | 100 | |
| Services | 123 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 148 | 138 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 129 | 134 | 100 | |
Bethel, CT Photos
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Rankings for Bethel in Connecticut
Map Of Bethel, CT
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Population over time in Bethel
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,839 | 12.2% |
| 2019 | 9,659 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 9,780 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 9,541 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 9,731 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 9,471 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 9,457 | 4.8% |
| 2013 | 9,028 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 9,140 | 3.9% |
| 2011 | 8,799 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bethel
| Race | Bethel | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.2% | 66.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 10.8% | 9.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.6% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 11.6% | 16.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Bethel
| Gender | Bethel | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 43.5% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bethel for adults over 25
| Education | Bethel | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Bethel, Connecticut
| Income | Bethel | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.4% | 15.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.8% | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.0% | 17.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.8% | 13.2% | 8.3% |
