Bethel, AK is a small city located in the Kuskokwim River Delta. It has a population of 6,273 and a population density of 149.87 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US average population density of 93.29 people per square mile. Bethel is home to many local businesses including Anna's Ace Hardware, which offers supplies and hardware for residents. Other stores in Bethel include Napaskiak Marketplace and Bethel Furniture & Appliance. There are also several year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, snowmobile riding, and hiking at nearby Glacier Lake State Recreation Area or on trails from the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. The community also hosts various demographic organizations such as Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee and Kusko Dancers Association which provide cultural activities supported by locals. Finally, there are various sporting events held in Bethel throughout the year including Tundra Classic basketball tournament held by Bethel High School every February.
The population in Bethel is 6,273. There are 141 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bethel is 32, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bethel is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bethel
- 42.9% are married
- 12.1% are divorced
- 39.9% are married with children
- 29.6% have children, but are single
Race in Bethel
- 23.0% are White
- 1.8% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 60.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 7.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander