Bethesda
Census-designated place in Independence County, Arkansas
Bethesda is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Independence County, Arkansas, with 199 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 643 ft (196 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cushman, 5.5 miles N.
- 199residents (2020 Census)
- 643 ftelevation · 196 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 136 / sq mipopulation density
- 72555ZIP code
About Bethesda
Bethesda was an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in western Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 199.
It is connected to the Arkansas Highway System via Highway 106S and is approximately eight miles west of Batesville.
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- Median household income
- $77,946
- Median age
- 47.8
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Bethesda had 199 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 199 |
|---|---|
| Density | 136 per sq mi (53 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bethesda at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Independence County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 199 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.46 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7871° N, 91.7927° W |
| ZIP code | 72555 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0505770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bethesda
- Cushman5.5 mi N
- Pleasant Grove6.8 mi W
- Desha7.2 mi SE
- Concord9.2 mi SW
- Batesville9.6 mi E
- Southside10.2 mi SE
- Moorefield12.5 mi E
- Guion12.7 mi NW
- Salado12.9 mi SE
- Drasco13.5 mi SW
- Floral13.8 mi S
- Mount Pleasant13.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bethesda
What county is Bethesda in?
Bethesda is in Independence County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Bethesda, AR?
199 people lived in Bethesda at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bethesda, AR?
The ZIP code of Bethesda is 72555.
What is the elevation of Bethesda?
643 feet (196 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bethesda?
Cushman (5.5 mi), Pleasant Grove (6.8 mi), Desha (7.2 mi), Concord (9.2 mi), Batesville (9.6 mi).
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