Population 21,656 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bethany
Household size in Bethany
| Period | Bethany | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Bethany sits right at the national average. Household size has climbed from 2.44 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bethany
| Period | Bethany | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 36.2 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.5 | 37.2 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −6.3 | +1.0 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Bethany is young: half of its residents are under 34.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has dropped from 40.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people, only six are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bethany
| Period | Bethany | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Bethany as they are nationally: 12.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bethany
Renters in Bethany
| Period | Bethany | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 33.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.3% | 35.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.1% | 36.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.8% | 36.4% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.5 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Bethany than nationally: 45.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 49.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 13.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bethany
| Period | Bethany | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 10.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Bethany: 11.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bethany
| Period | Bethany | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1980 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1986 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Bethany is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast. Only seven of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bethany
| Period | Bethany | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $825 | $795 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $795 | $899 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $899 | $1,004 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,210 | $1,286 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$385 | +$491 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bethany costs $1,210 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $385 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bethany
Bachelor's degrees in Bethany
| Period | Bethany | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 29.2% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 29.6% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 31.0% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 34.5% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bethany: 23.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 2.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bethany
| Period | Bethany | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 87.7% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 88.1% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 89.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 89.7% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Bethany is close to the national rate: 87.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Oklahoma City area as a whole (89.7%). The share with a diploma is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bethany
| Period | Bethany | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Bethany: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bethany compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany | 2.65 | 34.5 | 12.0% | 45.8% | 11.9% | 1965 | $1,210 | 23.3% | 87.8% | 6.6% |
| Woodlawn Park | 2.81 | 36.6 | 21.8% | 40.3% | 9.6% | 1971 | $1,102 | 38.6% | 92.8% | 7.3% |
| Warr Acres | 2.57 | 34.6 | 13.5% | 37.7% | 10.3% | 1964 | $1,071 | 23.4% | 81.0% | 3.5% |
| Yukon | 2.90 | 36.4 | 10.9% | 26.7% | 4.8% | 2002 | $1,517 | 37.2% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| Oklahoma City area | 2.61 | 37.2 | 12.1% | 36.4% | 8.9% | 1986 | $1,286 | 34.5% | 89.7% | 4.7% |
| Nichols Hills | 2.53 | 44.8 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 1963 | $1,457 | 74.1% | 99.2% | 0.4% |
| The Village | 1.94 | 41.4 | 8.5% | 34.7% | 8.1% | 1966 | $1,701 | 50.5% | 95.5% | 3.1% |
| Forest Park | 2.88 | 49.7 | 6.0% | 11.0% | 14.5% | 1964 | $971 | 29.6% | 89.0% | 3.2% |
| Valley Brook | 2.86 | 32.8 | 19.5% | 49.1% | 22.9% | 1955 | $904 | 5.8% | 75.9% | 1.8% |
| Piedmont | 2.93 | 37.3 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 2002 | $1,505 | 36.8% | 94.3% | 3.0% |
| Del City | 2.54 | 34.9 | 15.9% | 44.0% | 9.8% | 1965 | $1,092 | 14.4% | 86.0% | 8.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bethany. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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