Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bethany, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,080

Median Agei

43.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.7%2,948

Two or More

2.4%73

Black

1.7%52

Asian

0.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%136

High School Diploma

39.9%864

Some College (<1 yr)

7%152

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%269

Associate's Degree

7.5%163

Bachelor's Degree

12.5%270

Master's Degree

5%108

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

17.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$121,700

Median Renti

$700

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.4%701

Renter-Occupied

43.6%541

Total Units

1,499

Homeownership

56.4%

Vacancy Rate

17.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.4%52

$50K–$100K

27%189

$100K–$150K

21.3%149

$150K–$200K

20.1%141

$200K–$300K

21.8%153

$300K–$500K

0.7%5

$500K–$1M

1.7%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

263

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%5

2010–2019

1.1%16

2000–2009

8.9%134

1990–1999

7.5%112

1980–1989

4.5%68

1970–1979

15.1%226

1960–1969

13.4%201

1950–1959

20.4%306

1940–1949

12.7%191

1939 or earlier

16%240

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.2%860

Electricity

20.4%253

Bottled/LP Gas

4.9%61

No Fuel

4.7%58

Other

0.8%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,375

Mean Household Incomei

$62,076

Per Capita Incomei

$26,944

Poverty Ratei

15.9%

Unemploymenti

0.8%

Labor Forcei

1,409

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%94

$10K–$15K

7.8%97

$15K–$20K

2%25

$20K–$25K

4.5%56

$25K–$30K

3%37

$30K–$35K

4.3%53

$35K–$40K

14.6%181

$40K–$45K

5.7%71

$45K–$50K

1.6%20

$50K–$60K

11%136

$60K–$75K

1.8%22

$75K–$100K

17.3%215

$100K–$125K

9.6%119

$125K–$150K

3.9%49

$150K–$200K

3.4%42

$200K+

2%25

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

165

Residentsi

223

Avg. Tenant Renti

$353/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing76 homes96% occupied$380/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 859 homes92% occupied$318/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,375/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

58%

Very low income$15K–$24K/yr

31%

Low income$24K–$39K/yr

7.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $39K/yr

3.4%

Who Receives This Housing

66.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3.1% of subsidized households are minority

24.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

321%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Philippines

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

98(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.2%Insured

15.8%Uninsured