Bethany, MO is a small town with a population of 3,044 people and a population density of 687 people per square mile. It is located in Harrison County and is home to many small local businesses, outdoor activities, organizations, and sporting events. Local businesses include the Bethany Pharmacy, which has been in business for over 50 years, Ace Hardware, and the Farmers Coop. There are also many year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails at Cooper Hills Park and golfing at Bethany Country Club. Organizations such as the Harrison County Historical Society provide educational programs about the history of the area. As far as sporting events go, Bethany hosts the annual Missouri Grand Prix event featuring dirt track racing cars from across the state.
The population in Bethany is 3,044. There are 685 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bethany is 44.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bethany is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bethany
- 49.3% are married
- 11.6% are divorced
- 22.2% are married with children
- 13.1% have children, but are single
Race in Bethany
- 90.3% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander