The town of Bethel, Connecticut (zip code 06801) is a small community located in Fairfield County. With a population of 19,543, and a population density of 1,175 people per square mile, it is much less populated than the US as a whole. The town has numerous local businesses that are popular among residents and visitors alike. This includes restaurants like SBC Restaurant & Brewery, Del Buono Bakery, and Island Social Bar & Grill; shopping destinations such as The Home Garden Store; and unique attractions such as the Bethel Cinema 8 movie theater. There are also many year-round outdoor activities available for those looking to enjoy the outdoors. These include hiking trails at Stony Hill State Park and Bear Mountain Reservation; fishing spots along the Still River; kayaking on Candlewood Lake; and camping sites throughout the region. Other organizations in town include both public and private schools, libraries, churches, golf courses, health centers, and volunteer fire companies. Local sporting events include high school football games at Bethel High School’s Wildcat Stadium and youth soccer matches at Bethel Soccer Fields.
The population in Bethel (zip 06801) is 19,543. There are 1,153 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bethel (zip 06801) is 40.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bethel (zip 06801) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bethel (zip 06801)
- 50.5% are married
- 9.7% are divorced
- 35.5% are married with children
- 10.4% have children, but are single
Race in Bethel (zip 06801)
- 83.8% are White
- 2.2% are Black
- 5.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 7.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander