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The Bethel CDP(1) had a population of 537 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Bethel ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Maine. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Bethel is located at latitude 44.4042 and longitude -70.7906 in Oxford County. Oxford County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
It also has a Functional Status Code of ""
The Bethel Census Designated Place is located within Town of Bethel, a minor civil division (MCD) of Oxford County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 537 (100%) |
| Population Density | 330 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 3 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $0 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,994 |
| Median Home Value | $379,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 510 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 126 (24.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 137 (26.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 247 (48.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 263 |
| Average Household Size | 2.04 |
| Family Households | 102 (38.8%) |
The table below compares Bethel to the other 155 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maine by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 135 | 14th |
| Population Density | # 103 | 34th |
| Median Household Income | # 155 | 1st |
| Per Capita Income | # 46 | 71st |
| Diversity Index | # 137 | 12th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maine Census Data Comparison Tool.
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