Population 12,378 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Bethel
Household size in East Bethel
| Period | East Bethel | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, East Bethel sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Minneapolis area overall, where it has 2.58 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.93, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 East Bethel
| Period | East Bethel | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
East Bethel skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 38.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 East Bethel
| Period | East Bethel | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.7% of households in East Bethel, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 East Bethel
Renters in East Bethel
| Period | East Bethel | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.8% of households in East Bethel rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 38.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower 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 East Bethel
| Period | East Bethel | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in East Bethel than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Still, the rate is higher than in the Minneapolis area overall (5.7%).
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 East Bethel
| Period | East Bethel | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in East Bethel are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast 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 East Bethel
| Period | East Bethel | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $875 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,258 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,340 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,762 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$886 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in East Bethel pays $1,762 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $886 a month from 2006–10, a 101% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; 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 East Bethel
Bachelor's degrees in East Bethel
| Period | East Bethel | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in East Bethel: 23.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
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 East Bethel
| Period | East Bethel | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in East Bethel: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Minneapolis area. The share with a diploma is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 East Bethel
| Period | East Bethel | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in East Bethel than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. 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).
East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bethel | 2.72 | 41.7 | 5.7% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 1985 | $1,762 | 23.0% | 95.0% | 3.5% |
| Bethel | 2.92 | 41.9 | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 1993 | $1,156 | 16.7% | 93.9% | 2.8% |
| Oak Grove | 3.05 | 43.9 | 7.8% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 1992 | $1,884 | 26.9% | 97.6% | 3.2% |
| Ham Lake | 2.89 | 43.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1993 | $1,515 | 37.2% | 95.1% | 3.4% |
| Bradford | 2.77 | 42.8 | 8.8% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 1985 | $1,402 | 14.2% | 89.8% | 6.5% |
| St. Francis | 2.77 | 35.2 | 10.5% | 14.2% | 3.0% | 1998 | $1,251 | 18.1% | 95.8% | 2.5% |
| Columbus | 2.62 | 44.1 | 9.8% | 10.8% | 5.5% | 1984 | $1,521 | 29.7% | 96.2% | 2.1% |
| Stacy | 2.71 | 43.1 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 1987 | $1,361 | 18.8% | 94.0% | 2.4% |
| Weber | 2.63 | 50.3 | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1980 | $1,825 | 17.1% | 94.7% | 5.4% |
| Andover | 3.03 | 39.8 | 10.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% | 1993 | $1,779 | 38.7% | 96.1% | 2.9% |
| Isanti | 2.76 | 37.8 | 14.4% | 11.2% | 6.2% | 1993 | $1,358 | 21.7% | 91.3% | 3.8% |
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 East 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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