Bethel, AK County is a vibrant and diverse community located in the western part of the state. The population is 18,514, with a population density of 0.45 people per square mile. Bethel is known for its bustling downtown filled with local businesses such as Willow Trading Company, and Alaska Air Transport which offer unique goods and services. Bethel also boasts year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, snowmobiling, and camping in the nearby Kuskokwim Mountains. For those seeking to engage in organized sports activities, there are youth soccer leagues, basketball tournaments, adult softball leagues and more. Demographic organizations include Bethel's United Way Agency and The Arctic Slope Native Association which both serve to promote social justice among Alaska Natives living in Bethel. All in all Bethel offers a unique mix of culture and activities that cater to its diverse population of 329,725,481 people throughout the US.
The population in Bethel Census Area County is 18,514. There are 1 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bethel Census Area County is 28.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bethel Census Area County is 3.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bethel Census Area County
- 40.7% are married
- 6.6% are divorced
- 44.1% are married with children
- 30.1% have children, but are single
Race in Bethel Census Area County
- 10.2% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 82.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander