Population 10,551 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bethel
Household size in Bethel
| Period | Bethel | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Bethel average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.91, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 Bethel
| Period | Bethel | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.9 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Bethel is 42.4 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.3, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and 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 Bethel
| Period | Bethel | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Bethel as they are nationally: 12.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as 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 Bethel
Renters in Bethel
| Period | Bethel | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bethel is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, 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 Bethel
| Period | Bethel | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Bethel: 6.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Cincinnati area. Vacancy has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Bethel
| Period | Bethel | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Bethel is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Bethel
| Period | Bethel | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $682 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $722 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $766 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $801 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$118 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Bethel runs $801 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $118 a month from 2006–10, a 17% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Bethel
Bachelor's degrees in Bethel
| Period | Bethel | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Bethel have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 29 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Bethel
| Period | Bethel | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.3% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.0% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Bethel have finished high school as nationally: 90.4%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Cincinnati area (92.4%). The share with a diploma has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Bethel
| Period | Bethel | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Bethel than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Bethel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | 2.58 | 42.4 | 12.2% | 24.3% | 6.9% | 1971 | $801 | 15.0% | 90.4% | 4.0% |
| Neals Corner | 2.47 | 45.4 | 2.8% | 14.1% | 4.1% | 1976 | $944 | 13.1% | 95.6% | 1.7% |
| Yankeetown | 2.71 | 44.6 | 8.7% | 20.2% | 27.8% | 1972 | $860 | 18.5% | 88.3% | 7.0% |
| Hulington | 2.71 | 34.4 | 26.3% | 37.1% | 12.1% | 1985 | $1,166 | 14.0% | 83.1% | 8.8% |
| New Harmony | 2.39 | 45.7 | 11.4% | 27.9% | 5.4% | 1989 | $964 | 9.1% | 88.7% | 3.7% |
| Hamersville | 2.50 | 48.0 | 12.6% | 17.5% | 11.4% | 1977 | $823 | 11.7% | 83.0% | 4.2% |
| Mount Olive | 2.78 | 45.4 | 12.5% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 1986 | $969 | 11.2% | 87.2% | 4.9% |
| Nicholsville | 2.51 | 49.0 | 5.1% | 13.1% | 8.4% | 1995 | $916 | 12.6% | 81.1% | 18.6% |
| Williamsburg | 2.51 | 44.7 | 8.0% | 21.9% | 8.2% | 1979 | $971 | 14.9% | 87.3% | 4.6% |
| Locust Ridge | 2.60 | 45.5 | 4.0% | 19.9% | 4.3% | 1978 | $764 | 24.8% | 92.1% | 4.0% |
| Feesburg | 2.46 | 46.6 | 27.5% | 23.1% | 7.0% | 1977 | $649 | 7.5% | 74.5% | 4.8% |
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 Bethel. 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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