Bethany, WV

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2023 Population

1,066

5.24% 1-year decline

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

4.48% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.8%

11.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$61,250

3.11% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$113,600

3.32% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

524

16.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Bethany, WV had a population of 1.07k people with a median age of 21 and a median household income of $61,250. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bethany, WV declined from 1,125 to 1,066, a −5.24% decrease and its median household income declined from $63,214 to $61,250, a −3.11% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bethany, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.47%), White (Hispanic) (1.69%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.563%).

None of the households in Bethany, WV 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.

96.1% of the residents in Bethany, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bethany, WV are Bethany College (237181) (80 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Bethany, WV was $113,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Most people in Bethany, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Bethany, WV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Bethany, WV is home to a population of 1.07k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.22% of Bethany, WV residents were born outside of the country (45 people).

In 2023, there were 2.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (748 people) in Bethany, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 254 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 37 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2023 Citizenship

96.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.1% of Bethany, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bethany, WV was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bethany, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bethany, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
748 ± 159
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
254 ± 97
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
37 ± 31.3

1.97%

Hispanic Population

21 people

1.97% of the people in Bethany, WV are hispanic (21 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bethany, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,064 ± 1,115 people
Germany
1,923 ± 1,076 people
China
1,815 ± 1,045 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,064 West Virginia residents, followed by Germany with 1,923 and China with 1,815.

Foreign-Born Population

4.22%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

45 people

3.64%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

41 people

As of 2023, 4.22% of Bethany, WV residents (45 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bethany, WV was 3.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bethany, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7 ± 15
Gulf War (2001-)
5 ± 15
Gulf War (1990s)
5 ± 15

Bethany, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bethany, WV employs 524 people. The largest industries in Bethany, WV are Educational Services (172 people), Retail Trade (124 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (118 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($26,806), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($26,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($25,500).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

524

2023 Value

± 162

16.2%

1 Year growth

± 37.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bethany, WV grew at a rate of 16.2%, from 451 employees to 524 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bethany, WV, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (117 people), Sales & Related Occupations (112 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (66 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bethany, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

524

2023 Value

± 162

16.2%

1 Year growth

± 37.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bethany, WV grew at a rate of 16.2%, from 451 employees to 524 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bethany, WV, are Educational Services (172 people), Retail Trade (124 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (118 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bethany, WV, though some of these residents may live in Bethany, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$14,875

Median earning men ± $12,555

$4,269

Median earning women ± $3,455

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($26,806), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($26,000), and Retail Trade ($18,693).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($15,000), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($4,796), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($2,499).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% 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 15%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Bethany, WV awarded 80 degrees. The student population of Bethany, WV in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 347 male students and 276 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bethany, WV are White (53 and 67.1%), followed by Unknown (9 and 11.4%), Black or African American (8 and 10.1%), and Two or More Races (6 and 7.59%).

The largest universities in Bethany, WV by number of degrees awarded are Bethany College (237181) (80 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Bethany, WV are General Psychology (21 and 26.3%), General Biological Sciences (8 and 10%), and Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (7 and 8.75%).

The median tuition cost in Bethany, WV for private four year colleges is $30,720.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Bethany, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 623 (55.7% men and 44.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 623 students enrolled in Bethany, WV, 55.7% men and 44.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 330 records, of which 56.4% were women and 43.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
8 degrees awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
7 degrees awarded
General Psychology
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bethany, WV was General Biological Sciences with 8 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Bethany College (237181)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

80 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bethany College (237181) with 80 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 33 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bethany, WV, which is 0.702 times less than the 47 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 53 degrees mean that there were 5.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 9 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,130) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bethany, WV was $113,600 in 2023, which is 0.374 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $117,500 to $113,600, a 3.32% decrease. The homeownership rate in Bethany, WV is 72.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bethany, WV have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bethany, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$113,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$39,526

$112

Median Property Taxes

±$47

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, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.3%

Homeownership

2023

62.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.3% of the housing units in Bethany, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 316

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Bethany, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,250

Median Household Income

± $26,648

155

Number of Households

± 47

In 2023, the median household income of the 155 households in Bethany, WV declined from $61,250 from the previous year's value of $63,214.

The following chart displays the households in Bethany, WV 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bethany, WV is from West Virginia.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (51.3%)
Walked (42.2%)
Carpooled (3.39%)

In 2023, 51.3% of workers in Bethany, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (42.2%) and those who carpooled to work (3.39%).

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.

Commute Time

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bethany, WV have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 7.81% of the workforce in Bethany, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bethany, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bethany, WV (24 out of 353 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bethany, WV is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.9% of the population of Bethany, WV has health coverage, with 56.1% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 5.53% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 1.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Brooke County, WV see 3612 patients per year on average, which represents a 17.7% decrease from the previous year (4388 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4428 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3163 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Brooke County, WV.

3,612 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Brooke County, WV

Primary care physicians in Brooke County, WV see an average of 3,612 patients per year. This represents a 17.7% decrease from the previous year (4,388 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Brooke County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 56% between 18 and 34 years, 12.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.41% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 58% were men and 42% were women.

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

Uninsured People

1.13%

Uninsured

56.1%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

5.53%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

1.78%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bethany, WV declined by 29.6% from 1.6% to 1.13%.

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

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