Bethel Census Area, Alaska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bethel Census Area
- State
- Alaska
- FIPS Code
- 02050
- State FIPS
- 02
- County FIPS
- 050
Geography
- Land Area
- 40660.59 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4895.02 sq mi
- Total Area
- 45555.61 sq mi
- Latitude
- 60.929141
- Longitude
- -160.152625
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,271
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,889
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,999 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 270 | 1.5% |
| White | 1,524 | 8.3% |
| Black | 224 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 179 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15,296 | 83.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 80 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,750 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 1.2% |
| White | 1,261 | 10.6% |
| Black | 243 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 187 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10,019 | 84.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 63 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,394
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,268
- Poverty Rate
- 25.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,626
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,529 | 8.3% |
| Black | 228 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 289 | 1.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,699
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,276 | 19.0% |
| Republican | 674 | 10.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 787 | 11.7% |
| Other | 3,577 | 53.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,427 | 51.2% |
| Female | 3,272 | 48.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,129 | 61.6% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 2.9% |
| Black | 25 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 139 | 2.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,355
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,519 | 36.8% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 34.0% |
| Black | 9 | 36.0% |
| Asian | 38 | 27.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,188 | 34.7% |
| Female | 1,167 | 35.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,908 (38.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,296 (12.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,011
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $195,863
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,091
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 18.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 6.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 35.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.