Bethany, IL is a small town located in Moultrie County with a population of 1,989. It has an average population density of 32 people per square mile, which is lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. There are many local businesses in Bethany such as The Feed Barn Cafe, Bethany Country Store, and G & R Enterprises. Year-round outdoor activities for people to enjoy include fishing at Lake Shelbyville, bird watching at Jeptha Wildlife Refuge, and hiking on Park Central Trail. Bethany also has many organizations including Bethany Community Center and the Moultrie County Historical Society. Lastly, there are some local sporting events like baseball and softball leagues and recreational soccer.
The population in Bethany (zip 61914) is 1,989. There are 34 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bethany (zip 61914) is 45.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bethany (zip 61914) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bethany (zip 61914)
- 55.3% are married
- 17.6% are divorced
- 29.0% are married with children
- 24.5% have children, but are single
Race in Bethany (zip 61914)
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander