Bethel, CT Demographics

A map of Bethel's Population by Race

Bethel, Connecticut had a population of 11,582 in 2020. It was 64.9% White, 3.3% Black, 7.2% Asian, 15.3% Hispanic, 2.8% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bethel, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bethel is the 34th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Bethel's White Population

7,512 residents of Bethel identify as White, or 64.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Bethel roughly similar to the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bethel is ranked #188 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bethel is more White than neighboring Danbury (43.9% White). Bethel is less White than neighboring Dodgingtown (85% White), Redding Center (80.6% White), Topstone (69.9% White), and Route 7 Gateway (77.6% White).

Bethel's Black Population

381 residents of Bethel identify as Black, or 3.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bethel slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bethel is ranked #51 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bethel is more Black than neighboring Dodgingtown (1.1% Black), Redding Center (1.3% Black), and Topstone (0.9% Black). Bethel is less Black than neighboring Danbury (6.5% Black).

Bethel's Asian Population

829 residents of Bethel identify as Asian, or 7.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bethel roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bethel is ranked #20 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bethel is more Asian than neighboring Dodgingtown (2.6% Asian), Redding Center (2.5% Asian), Danbury (6.2% Asian), and Topstone (7.1% Asian). Bethel is less Asian than neighboring Route 7 Gateway (9.7% Asian).

Bethel's Hispanic Population

1,773 residents of Bethel identify as Hispanic, or 15.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bethel roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bethel is ranked #33 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bethel is more Hispanic than neighboring Dodgingtown (2.9% Hispanic), Redding Center (3.5% Hispanic), Topstone (12.4% Hispanic), and Route 7 Gateway (6.5% Hispanic). Bethel is less Hispanic than neighboring Danbury (33.2% Hispanic).

Bethel's Native American/Other Population

319 residents of Bethel identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bethel roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bethel is ranked #4 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bethel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dodgingtown (0.5% Native American/Other), Redding Center (2.2% Native American/Other), Topstone (2.7% Native American/Other), and Route 7 Gateway (0.7% Native American/Other). Bethel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Danbury (3.6% Native American/Other).

Bethel's Multiracial Population

768 residents of Bethel identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bethel roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bethel is ranked #17 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bethel is more Multiracial than neighboring Route 7 Gateway (2.2% Multiracial). Bethel is less Multiracial than neighboring Dodgingtown (7.9% Multiracial), Redding Center (9.8% Multiracial), Danbury (6.7% Multiracial), and Topstone (7.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.