Bethel, Alaska
Bethel: City in Alaska, USA
About
Bethel is a city located in the county of Bethel Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,080 and a population density of 48 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,658 inhabitants.
The city was created 67 years ago in 1957.
Quick Facts about Bethel
Population : | 6,658 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Alaska (United States) |
County : | Bethel Census Area |
Postal code : | 99559 |
Phone Area Codes : | 907 |
Area : | 126.15 km2 |
Altitude : | 3 feet / 1 meters |
Establishment : | August 08, 1957 (67 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Alaska Time Zone |
Local time : | 02:36:28 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 53 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 8.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethel is located at 60°47'32"N 161°45'21"W (60.7922200, -161.7558300).
Bethel map
- Official Website
Official website of Bethel
Demographics
The population of Bethel increased by 8.68% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 6,080 | - | census |
2011 | 6,236 | 2.5% | estimation process |
2012 | 6,301 | 1.03% | estimation process |
2013 | 6,372 | 1.11% | estimation process |
2014 | 6,398 | 0.41% | estimation process |
2015 | 6,392 | -0.09% | estimation process |
2016 | 6,438 | 0.71% | estimation process |
2017 | 6,433 | -0.08% | estimation process |
2018 | 6,523 | 1.38% | estimation process |
2019 | 6,586 | 0.96% | estimation process |
2020 | 6,658 | 1.08% | estimation process |
People born in Bethel (6)
People born in Bethel, including Canadian physicist Don Page, politician Lyman Hoffman, actor and anthropologist Oscar Kawagley, .
List
- 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
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Other cities in Bethel Census Area
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bethel Census Area , AK.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Kwethluk | 761 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
Quinhagak | 706 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
Nunapitchuk | 530 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
Chefornak | 466 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
Napaskiak | 402 | City in Alaska |
Napakiak | 370 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
Nightmute | 316 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
Eek | 314 | City in Alaska, United States |
Lower Kalskag | 314 | City in Alaska, United States |
Goodnews Bay | 277 | City in Alaska, USA |
Upper Kalskag | 235 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
Mekoryuk | 205 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
Chuathbaluk | 126 | City in Alaska |
Platinum | 67 | City in Alaska |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethel distances to largest Alaska cities