Bethany, OK

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    2024 Population
    20,560
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    31.1
    1.27% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20.5%
    8.12% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $56,591
    2.78% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $171,600
    6.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    8,679
    0.498% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Bethany, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.6% of the residents in Bethany, OK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Bethany, OK are Southern Nazarene University (599 degrees awarded in 2024) and Southwestern Christian University (88 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Bethany, OK was $171,600, and the homeownership rate was 53.1%.

    Most people in Bethany, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Bethany, OK was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesOklahomaOklahoma County, OKOklahoma City, OKOklahoma County (Northwest)--NW Oklahoma City, Bethany & Warr Acres Cities PUMA, OKOklahoma County (Southwest)--West Central Oklahoma City PUMA, OK

    Population & Diversity

    Bethany, OK is home to a population of 20.6k people, from which 94.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.1% of Bethany, OK residents were born outside of the country (2.07k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11k people) in Bethany, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.16k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.6% of Bethany, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bethany, OK was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bethany, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      11k ± 1.05k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.25k ± 867
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      2.16k ± 686
    25.3%
    Hispanic Population
    5.19k people

    In 2024, there were 4.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11k people) in Bethany, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.16k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    25.3% of the people in Bethany, OK are hispanic (5.19k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bethany, OK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      105,864 ± 7,883 people
    2. Vietnam
      13,987 ± 2,899 people
    3. Guatemala
      12,051 ± 2,691 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.07k people
    9.24%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.9k people

    As of 2024, 10.1% of Bethany, OK residents (2.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bethany, OK was 9.24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      432 ± 136
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      93 ± 48
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      47 ± 43

    Bethany, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.65 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bethany, OK.

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    Health

    84.8% of the population of Bethany, OK has health coverage, with 36.4% on employee plans, 27.3% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 9.93% on non-group plans, and 0.742% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1,694 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31% under 18 years, 25.9% between 18 and 34 years, 27.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    15.2%
    Uninsured
    36.4%
    Employer Coverage
    27.3%
    Medicaid
    10.5%
    Medicare
    9.93%
    Non-Group
    0.742%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bethany, OK declined by 0.249% from 15.2% to 15.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bethany, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Bethany, OK employs 8.68k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bethany, OK were Retail Trade (1,135 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,096 people), and Educational Services (1,084 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($86,875), Utilities ($71,205), and Finance & Insurance ($68,116).

    Employment

    Occupations

    8.68k
    2024 Value
    ± 712
    0.498%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bethany, OK grew at a rate of 0.498%, from 8.64k employees to 8.68k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bethany, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,335 people), Management Occupations (744 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (738 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bethany, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    8.68k
    2024 Value
    ± 712
    0.498%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bethany, OK grew at a rate of 0.498%, from 8.64k employees to 8.68k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bethany, OK, are Retail Trade (1,135 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,096 people), and Educational Services (1,084 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bethany, OK, though some of these residents may live in Bethany, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,539
    Median earning men ± $2,206
    $30,344
    Median earning women ± $4,040

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($86,250), Wholesale Trade ($65,455), and Public Administration ($59,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($70,577), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,691), and Public Administration ($58,618).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (31.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oklahoma

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    James Lankford
    Senator from Oklahoma3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
    Alan Armstrong
    Senator from Oklahoma2
    Assumed office on March 24, 2026
    Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Bethany, OK awarded 687 degrees. The student population of Bethany, OK in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,150 male students and 1,447 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Bethany, OK are White (376 and 57.1%), Black or African American (105 and 16%), Hispanic or Latino (72 and 10.9%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (43 and 6.53%).

    The largest universities in Bethany, OK by number of degrees awarded are Southern Nazarene University (599 and 87.2%) and Southwestern Christian University (88 and 12.8%).

    The most popular majors in Bethany, OK are General Business Administration & Management (145 and 21.1%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (79 and 11.5%), and Organizational Behavior Studies (55 and 8.01%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $25,650.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2019 in Bethany, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 54%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,597 (44.3% men and 55.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 2,597 students enrolled in Bethany, OK, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,273 records, of which 57.6% were women and 42.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      102 degrees awarded
    2. Organizational Behavior Studies
      55 degrees awarded
    3. English & Language Arts Teacher Education
      38 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bethany, OK was General Business Administration & Management with 102 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bethany, OK according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Southern Nazarene University
      599 degrees awarded
    2. Southwestern Christian University
      88 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Nazarene University with 599 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 302 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bethany, OK, which is 0.784 times less than the 385 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 376 degrees mean that there were 3.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 105 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,650) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,790) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,770) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Bethany, OK was $171,600 in 2024, which is 0.516 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $161,500 to $171,600, a 6.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Bethany, OK is 53.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Bethany, OK have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bethany, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $171,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,155
    $4,037
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$430

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bethany, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bethany, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    53.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 53.1% of the housing units in Bethany, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bethany, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $56,591
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,253
    7.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 664

    In 2024, the median household income of the 7.6k households in Bethany, OK grew to $56,591 from the previous year's value of $55,063.

    The following chart displays the households in Bethany, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Bethany, OK is from Oklahoma.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma
    0.452
    2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.6%)
    2. Carpooled (13.1%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.2%)

    In 2024, 76.6% of workers in Bethany, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who worked at home (6.2%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    20.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Bethany, OK have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.19% of the workforce in Bethany, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Bethany, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bethany, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    20.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bethany, OK (4k out of 19.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bethany, OK is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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