Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
18538
Sex Ratio
114.8 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.1 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.8 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
The Bethel Census Area in Alaska exhibits a youthful demographic, with a median age of 28.7 years, significantly lower than the state median of 35.3 years. The area has a high percentage of residents under 18 years (34.8%), compared to the state average of 24.4%. Its population growth rate is modest at 0.1%, reflecting a stable trend amidst a generally declining state population. The age dependency ratio of 73.9 indicates a heavy reliance on the working-age population, which is higher than many other counties in Alaska, suggesting potential challenges in supporting the younger population.
Dependency Rate
73.9 %
Median Age
28.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
7.7 %
Active Aging Index
26.2 %
Old Dependency Rate
13.4 %
Young Dependency Rate
60.5 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
4565
Married-couple Household
2075
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.52 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
1 %
Average Household Size
3.82 p
Average Family Size
4.53 p
Household with Children (%)
50 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
23.5 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
48.6 %
Now Married
42.9 %
Widowed
3.8 %
Divorced
4.7 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.