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The Bethel Census Designated Place had a population of 10,170 as of July 1, 2019. Bethel ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Connecticut. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Bethel is located at latitude 41.3712 and longitude -73.414 in Fairfield County. The formal boundaries for the Bethel Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 4.09 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Fairfield County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 377 feet.
The Bethel Census Designated Place (GNIS ID: 2378335) has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Bethel Census Designated Place is located within Town of Bethel, a minor civil division (MCD) of Fairfield County.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| Bethel, CT Housing Affordability Index is 122 State of Connecticut Housing Affordability Index is 111 |
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| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| Bethel, CT Wealth Index is 100 State of Connecticut Wealth Index is 142 |
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| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 10,170 |
| Population in Households | 10,157 |
| Population in Familes | 8,091 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 13 |
| Population Density | 2,486 |
| Diversity Index1 | 51 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $78,099 |
| Average Household Income | $100,387 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,268 |
| Wealth Index3 | 100 |
HOUSING | |
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| Total Housing Units | 4,369 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,598 (59.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,488 (34.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 283 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,638 |
| Housing Affordability Index2 | 122 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,086 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Family Households | 2,587 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
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| Population | 0.68% | 0.58% |
| Households | 0.5% | 0.49% |
| Families | 0.59% | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income | 2.23% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.74% |
The table below compares Bethel to the other 143 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Connecticut by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
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| Total Population | # 38 | 74th |
| Population Density | # 39 | 73rd |
| Diversity Index | # 34 | 77th |
| Median Household Income | # 64 | 56th |
| Per Capita Income | # 77 | 47th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Connecticut Census Data Comparison Tool.
