Bethania, North Carolina
Bethania: Town in North Carolina
About
Bethania is a town located in the county of Forsyth in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 328 and a population density of 185 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 367 inhabitants.
The town was created 265 years ago in 1758.
Quick Facts about Bethania
| Population : | 367 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Forsyth County |
| Postal code : | 27010 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 336 |
| Area : | 1.77 km2 |
| Altitude : | 827 feet / 252, 259 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1759 (265 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:56:52 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 207 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethania is located at 36°10'56"N 80°20'17"W (36.1823600, -80.3381100).
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Official website of Bethania
Demographics
The population of Bethania increased by 10.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 328 | - | census |
| 2011 | 331 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 335 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 340 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 341 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 347 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 351 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 356 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 359 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 364 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 367 | 0.82% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 19,726 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,276 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 29.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,471 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,276 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 41.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 86.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 22.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,418 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.8% |
Bethania, Bethinia, New Town
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $236,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,229 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $384 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $879 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,042 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 204,275 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 87,712 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 163,080 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,153 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $55,542 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,423 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,477 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 749 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 433 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 261 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,138 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 206 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,192 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 478.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 31.89 |
People born in Bethania (3)
People born in Bethania, including politician Israel G. Lash, minister, medical doctor, teacher, composer, and music publisher William Hauser, teacher, poet, naturalist and botanical collector Emma Augusta Lehman, .
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Schools in Bethania
College & universities near Bethania, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 459046 | Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem (NC) | 27106 |
| 199847 | Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem (NC) | 27106 |
| 199971 | Carolina Christian College | Winston Salem (NC) | 27105 |
| 489937 | Piedmont International University | Winston-Salem (NC) | 27101 |
| 198552 | Forsyth Technical Community College | Winston-Salem (NC) | 27103-5197 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethania, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
| HPT | High Point | 100 West High St | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
| GRO | J. Douglas Galyon Depot | 236 East Washington Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Bethania
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bethania Post Office | Bethania (NC) | 27010 |
Other cities in Forsyth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Forsyth County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Kernersville | 24,891 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Clemmons | 21,089 | Town in North Carolina |
| Lewisville | 14,369 | Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States |
| Walkertown | 4,969 | City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Rural Hall | 3,299 | Town in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Tobaccoville | 2,748 | Village in North Carolina, United States of America |
