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.

Bethel, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

126

Median Agei

47.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

100%126

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%2

High School Diploma

25%25

Some College (<1 yr)

17%17

Some College (1+ yr)

23%23

Associate's Degree

8%8

Bachelor's Degree

13%13

Master's Degree

2%2

Professional Degree

2%2

HS or Higher

92%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$63,800

Median Renti

$392

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.4%43

Renter-Occupied

24.6%14

Total Units

Homeownership

75.4%

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

41.9%18

$50K–$100K

34.9%15

$100K–$150K

18.6%8

$200K–$300K

4.7%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2000–2009

7.2%5

1980–1989

4.3%3

1970–1979

13%9

1960–1969

4.3%3

1950–1959

4.3%3

1940–1949

2.9%2

1939 or earlier

63.8%44

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

42.1%24

Electricity

35.1%20

Utility Gas

19.3%11

Wood

3.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,938

Mean Household Incomei

$71,179

Per Capita Incomei

$35,802

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.5%6

$25K–$30K

1.8%1

$35K–$40K

10.5%6

$40K–$45K

5.3%3

$45K–$50K

10.5%6

$50K–$60K

7%4

$60K–$75K

14%8

$75K–$100K

14%8

$100K–$125K

19.3%11

$125K–$150K

1.8%1

$150K–$200K

3.5%2

$200K+

1.8%1

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

32.4%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

8(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured