Bethel
Town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Bethel is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 20,358 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 377 ft (115 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dodgingtown, 2.0 miles E.
- 20,358residents (2020 Census)
- 377 ftelevation · 115 m
- 17.0 sq miland area · 43.9 km²
- 1,201 / sq mipopulation density
- 06801ZIP code
About Bethel
Bethel () is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 20,358. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region. The town includes the Bethel Census-Designated Place.
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Living in Bethel
- Median household income
- $116,541
- Median home value
- $434,600
- Median rent
- $1,640/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Bethel had 20,358 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,358 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,201 per sq mi (464 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bethel at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 20,358 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.96 sq mi (43.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3698° N, 73.3895° W |
| ZIP code | 06801 |
| Official website | bethel-ct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0919004720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bethel
- Dodgingtown2.0 mi E
- Redding Center4.4 mi S
- Redding4.4 mi S
- Hawleyville4.6 mi NE
- Newtown5.0 mi NE
- Danbury5.0 mi NW
- Route 7 Gateway5.7 mi SW
- Topstone5.9 mi SW
- Lakes East6.0 mi SW
- Botsford6.4 mi E
- Brookfield Center6.4 mi N
- Lakes West6.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bethel
What county is Bethel in?
Bethel is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Bethel, CT?
20,358 people lived in Bethel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bethel, CT?
The ZIP code of Bethel is 06801.
What is the elevation of Bethel?
377 feet (115 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bethel?
Dodgingtown (2.0 mi), Redding Center (4.4 mi), Redding (4.4 mi), Hawleyville (4.6 mi), Newtown (5.0 mi).
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