Statistics for Bethel Census Area
Latest official figures for Bethel Census Area, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 18,391 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 29 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 377 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 130 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 20.51 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 7.07 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 10.3 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 28.4 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 73,996 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 837.1 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | -0.5 % | 2024 |