Bethel, Connecticut
Bethel: city in Alaska, USA
About
Bethel is a city located in the county of Fairfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,584 and a population density of 147 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,941 inhabitants.
The city was created 68 years ago in 1957.
Quick Facts about Bethel
| Population | 19,941 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Postal code | 99559 |
| Phone Area Codes | 907 |
| Area | 126.15 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3712,-73.4140 |
| Altitude | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Establishment | August 01, 1957 (68 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time | 13:04:51 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 158 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.81% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Bethel is located at 41°22'16"N 73°24'50"W (41.3712100, -73.4140100).
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Official website of Bethel
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Bethel increased by 6.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,584 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,940 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,165 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,261 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,330 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,468 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,630 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,654 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,753 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,800 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,941 | 0.71% | estimation process |
People born in Bethel (6)
People born in Bethel, including Canadian physicist Don Page, politician Lyman Hoffman, actor and anthropologist Oscar Kawagley, .
More notable people
- Peter Kaiser (musher)
- Sonya Kelliher-Combs (Native American artist) she was born in 01/01/1969
- Peter Kaiser he was born in 06/05/1987
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bethel, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130776 | Western Connecticut State University | Danbury (CT) | 06810-6826 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bethel, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bethel.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Post Office | Bethel (CT) | 06801 |
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- Bethel, Alaska city in Alaska, USA with a population of 6,658 people.
- Bethel, Pennsylvania census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania with a population of 5,293 people.
- Bethel, New York town in Sullivan County, New York, USA with a population of 4,159 people.
- Bethel, Maine town in Oxford County, Maine, USA with a population of 2,749 people.
- Bethel, Vermont census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States with a population of 1,939 people.
- Bethel, North Carolina town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA with a population of 1,620 people.
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- Bethel, Michigan township in Branch County, Michigan with a population of 1,423 people.
- Bethel, Minnesota city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 503 people.
- Bethel, Ohio village in Clermont County, Ohio, USA with a population of 323 people.
- Bethel, Indiana unincorporated community in Wayne County, Indiana with a population of 304 people.
- Bethel, Illinois former settlement in Illinois, United States with a population of 295 people.
- Bethel, Delaware town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA with a population of 211 people.
- Bethel, Missouri human settlement in Shelby County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 112 people.
Other cities in Fairfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 143,525 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Stamford | 131,397 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| North Stamford | 128,278 | A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut. |
| Norwalk | 88,655 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| East Norwalk | 84,530 | A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut. |
| Danbury | 84,317 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Greenwich | 62,769 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Fairfield | 62,215 | Town in Connecticut, United States of America |
| Stratford | 51,660 | Town in Connecticut |
| Shelton | 40,957 | A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Trumbull | 35,438 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Westport | 28,444 | Town in Connecticut |
| Ridgefield | 24,898 | Town in Connecticut |
| Darien | 21,693 | Town in Connecticut |
| New Canaan | 20,115 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Monroe | 19,328 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethel distances to largest Connecticut cities