Bethel, NY is a small rural town located in Sullivan County with a population of 3,998 people and with a population density of 49 people per square mile. Due to its proximity to the Catskill Mountains, Bethel offers excellent year-round outdoor activities such as skiing and snowboarding at nearby resorts like Holiday Mountain Ski and Fun Park, mountain biking, hiking trails, camping, fishing in White Lake and boating on White Lake. Local businesses include restaurants like Applewood Bar & Grill which serves delicious American Fare with hearty portions and great service. Bethel also hosts local sporting events such as competitive softball/baseball games for kids and adults alike. There are also many organizations available to serve the community such as the Bethel Chamber of Commerce which promotes local businesses while hosting numerous events throughout the year.
The population in Bethel is 3,998. There are 47 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bethel is 51.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bethel is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bethel
- 51.3% are married
- 10.1% are divorced
- 29.7% are married with children
- 10.2% have children, but are single
Race in Bethel
- 87.4% are White
- 1.6% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 1.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander