Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Bethel Census Area: Census area in Alaska, United States
About
Bethel Census Area is a county located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,013. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,437 inhabitants. The county was created 44 years ago in 1979.
Quick Facts about Bethel Census Area
| Population : | 18,437 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alaska (United States) |
| Area : | 45504 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 10.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 89.2% |
| Named for : | Bethel |
| Altitude : | 197 feet / 60 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1980 |
| Time Zone : | America/Anchorage |
| Local time : | 03:26:11 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 7.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethel Census Area is located at 60°45'2"N 160°30'2"W (60.7505600, -160.5005600). It has 6 neighbors: Dillingham Census Area, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Lake and Peninsula Borough, Matanuska Susitna Borough, Kusilvak Census Area and Yukon Koyukuk Census Area.
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Bethel Census Area Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bethel Census Area.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel | 6,658 | City in Alaska, USA |
| 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 |
Bethel Census Area has 6 neighbours.
- Dillingham Census Area census area in Alaska, United States
- Kenai Peninsula Borough borough in Alaska, United States
- Lake and Peninsula Borough borough in Alaska, United States
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough borough in Alaska, United States
- Kusilvak Census Area census area in Alaska, United States
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area census area in Alaska, United States
Demographics
The population of Bethel Census Area increased by 7.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,013 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,418 | 2.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,655 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,855 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,960 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,970 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,018 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,102 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,267 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,493 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,437 | -0.3% | estimation process |
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Alaska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 294,356 | The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. |
| Anchorage Municipality | 287,095 | City in Alaska, United States |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 110,213 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 95,651 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 59,414 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Juneau | 31,974 | City in and state capital of Alaska, United States |
| Juneau City and Borough | 31,849 | City in and state capital of Alaska, United States |
| Fairbanks | 30,696 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Eagle River | 24,793 | Community in Alaska, USA |
| Badger | 19,482 | Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 13,747 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 12,992 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| College | 12,964 | Census-designated place in Alaska, United States |
| Wasilla | 11,099 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Nome Census Area | 9,909 | Census area in Alaska, United States |
| North Slope Borough | 9,294 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
