Bethel
City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Bethel is a city in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, with 6,325 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oscarville, 4.3 miles S.
- 6,325residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 45.1 sq miland area · 116.7 km²
- 140 / sq mipopulation density
- 99559ZIP code
About Bethel
Bethel (Central Yupik: Mamterilleq) is a city in the U.S. state of Alaska, located on the Kuskokwim River approximately 50 miles (80 km) from where the river flows into Kuskokwim Bay. It is the largest community in western Alaska and in the Unorganized Borough, as well as the eighth-largest in the state. Bethel has a population of 6,325 as of the 2020 census, up from 6,080 in 2010.
Annual events in Bethel include the Kuskokwim 300 dogsled race; Camai, a Yup'ik dance festival held each spring; and the Bethel Fair held in August.
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Living in Bethel
- Median household income
- $117,255
- Median home value
- $360,200
- Median rent
- $1,678/mo
- Median age
- 32.4
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Bethel had 6,325 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,325 |
|---|---|
| Density | 140 per sq mi (54 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bethel at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,325 (2020) |
| Land area | 45.07 sq mi (116.7 km²) |
| Water area | 5.04 sq mi (13.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.7939° N, 161.7959° W |
| ZIP code | 99559 |
| Official website | cityofbethel.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0206520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bethel
- Oscarville4.3 mi S
- Napaskiak6.5 mi S
- Napakiak9.6 mi SW
- Kwethluk12.3 mi E
- Akiachak15.9 mi NE
- Atmautluak17.1 mi W
- Akiak21.4 mi NE
- Nunapitchuk23.2 mi W
- Eek40.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Bethel
What county is Bethel in?
Bethel is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Bethel, AK?
6,325 people lived in Bethel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bethel, AK?
The ZIP code of Bethel is 99559.
What is the elevation of Bethel?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bethel?
Oscarville (4.3 mi), Napaskiak (6.5 mi), Napakiak (9.6 mi), Kwethluk (12.3 mi), Akiachak (15.9 mi).
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