Bethel, Delaware
Bethel: Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
About
Bethel is a town located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 171. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 211 inhabitants.
The town was created 184 years ago in 1839.
Quick Facts about Bethel
| Population : | 211 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Delaware (United States) |
| County : | Kent County |
| Postal code : | 19931 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 302 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 16 feet / 5, 10 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1840 (184 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:26:26 (3rd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 18.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethel is located at 39°14'3"N 75°34'54"W (39.2342800, -75.5815900).
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Demographics
The population of Bethel increased by 18.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 171 | - | census |
| 2011 | 175 | 2.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 177 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 179 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 182 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 187 | 2.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 189 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 193 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 196 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 201 | 2.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 211 | 4.74% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 19,261 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,352 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,180 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,411 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 14.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 77.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 28.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 54.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 497 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 26.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 35.0% |
Bethel zip code is 19931.
County name: Sussex, County
fips: 10005
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 35.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $472,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,786 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,277 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,729 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,448 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 123,447 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,419,936 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,838 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 520,261 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $28,087 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $96,545 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $56,380 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,864 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,807 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 721 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 662 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,935 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 302 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,288 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,284.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.93 |
Schools in Bethel
College & universities near Bethel, DE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130907 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | Dover (DE) | 19901 |
| 130934 | Delaware State University | Dover (DE) | 19901 |
| 131098 | Wesley College | Dover (DE) | 19901-3875 |
| 444200 | Harris School of Business-Dover Campus | Dover (DE) | 19901 |
| 491473 | Polytech Adult Education | Woodside (DE) | 19980-0000 |
Stations (32)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethel, DE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| ABE | Aberdeen | 18 East Bel Air Ave. | RAIL |
| ESN | Easton Airport, Maryland | 29137 Newman Road | BUS |
Post offices near Bethel
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cheswold Post Office | Cheswold (DE) | 19936 |
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Other cities in Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , DE. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | 38,199 | City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware |
| Smyrna | 12,163 | Town in Delaware |
| Harrington | 3,663 | City in Delaware, United States |
| Camden | 3,640 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Clayton | 3,630 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Highland Acres | 3,459 | Census designated place |
| Kent Acres | 1,890 | Census designated place |
| Cheswold | 1,759 | Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States |
| Wyoming | 1,657 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Rodney Village | 1,487 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
| Felton | 1,432 | Town of the United States |
| Frederica | 859 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Houston | 409 | Town in Delaware |
| Magnolia | 293 | Town of the United States |
| Kenton | 275 | Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States |
| Little Creek | 239 | Town of the United States |
