Bethel, ME Demographics

A map of Bethel's Population by Race

Bethel, Maine had a population of 658 in 2020. It was 94.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.6% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.7% 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 155 places in Maine, Bethel is the 128th 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

620 residents of Bethel identify as White, or 94.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Bethel roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Bethel is ranked #31 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bethel is more White than neighboring Rumford (90.9% White), Mexico (92.3% White), Norway (90.3% White), South Paris (91.8% White), and Bridgton (90.6% White).

Bethel's Black Population

0 residents of Bethel identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bethel roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Bethel is ranked #136 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bethel is less Black than neighboring Rumford (0.7% Black), Mexico (0.6% Black), Norway (0.5% Black), South Paris (0.4% Black), and Bridgton (0.7% Black).

Bethel's Asian Population

4 residents of Bethel identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bethel roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Bethel is ranked #84 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bethel is more Asian than neighboring Rumford (0.2% Asian), and South Paris (0.3% Asian). Bethel is less Asian than neighboring Mexico (0.8% Asian), and Norway (1.1% Asian).

Bethel's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Bethel identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bethel roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Bethel is ranked #73 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bethel is more Hispanic than neighboring Mexico (1.5% Hispanic), and Norway (1.4% Hispanic). Bethel is less Hispanic than neighboring Rumford (1.9% Hispanic), South Paris (2% Hispanic), and Bridgton (2.7% Hispanic).

Bethel's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Bethel identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bethel roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Bethel is ranked #52 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bethel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rumford (0.5% Native American/Other), Mexico (0.5% Native American/Other), and Norway (0.4% Native American/Other). Bethel is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Paris (0.9% Native American/Other).

Bethel's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Bethel identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bethel roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Bethel is ranked #120 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bethel is less Multiracial than neighboring Rumford (5.9% Multiracial), Mexico (4.3% Multiracial), Norway (6.2% Multiracial), South Paris (4.6% Multiracial), and Bridgton (4.6% Multiracial).

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