Population 32,300 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bethany
Household size in Bethany
| Period | Bethany | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.97 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Bethany are large by national standards, averaging 2.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.78 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Bethany is 38.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.1, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.1% of households in Bethany, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.0% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Bethany rent their homes (34.0%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Portland area overall (38.3%). About three in ten owners (30.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.5% of homes in Bethany are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Bethany has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Oregon cities.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Bethany has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1998 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing. No other Oregon city with 5,000+ people has newer 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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,156 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,284 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,843 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,509 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,354 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bethany costs $2,509 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,354 a month from 2006–10, a 117% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Oregon city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.9% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.7% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.9% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.4% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.5 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Bethany: 72.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 16.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Oregon city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Bethany: 98.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Oregon city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Bethany than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 | 2.91 | 38.6 | 8.1% | 34.0% | 3.5% | 2006 | $2,509 | 72.4% | 98.8% | 3.7% |
| Cedar Mill | 2.89 | 39.1 | 7.6% | 23.7% | 2.4% | 1993 | $2,555 | 72.2% | 97.5% | 7.6% |
| Aloha | 2.80 | 37.0 | 10.3% | 32.7% | 5.7% | 1987 | $2,007 | 34.7% | 88.8% | 4.2% |
| Beaverton | 2.47 | 39.7 | 9.4% | 45.4% | 4.9% | 1987 | $1,963 | 50.4% | 92.8% | 4.4% |
| Linnton | 2.22 | 56.5 | 2.2% | 17.7% | 11.7% | 1979 | $1,731 | 50.8% | 94.8% | 7.0% |
| Hillsboro | 2.60 | 37.2 | 10.5% | 47.6% | 4.6% | 1992 | $2,012 | 41.9% | 90.6% | 4.7% |
| Holbrook | 2.40 | 54.0 | 3.8% | 19.2% | 10.2% | 1976 | $1,631 | 48.0% | 94.8% | 4.3% |
| North Plains | 2.62 | 41.8 | 4.6% | 16.3% | 2.3% | 1997 | $1,596 | 48.0% | 96.0% | 4.9% |
| Tigard | 2.36 | 43.0 | 9.0% | 37.8% | 4.4% | 1985 | $1,840 | 49.8% | 95.2% | 4.5% |
| Schefflin | 2.71 | 47.2 | 4.7% | 22.4% | 6.4% | 1972 | $1,518 | 34.5% | 95.9% | 0.4% |
| Scholls | 2.81 | 42.0 | 7.7% | 27.0% | 9.1% | 1978 | $1,696 | 37.8% | 94.0% | 0.0% |
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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