Bethalto, Illinois
Bethalto: Village in Illinois
About
Bethalto is a village located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,521 and a population density of 484 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,201 inhabitants.
The village was created 191 years ago in 1833.
Quick Facts about Bethalto
| Population : | 9,201 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Madison County |
| Postal code : | 62010 |
| Plate code : | 618 |
| Area : | 19.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 525 feet / 160 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1834 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:18:25 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 468 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethalto is located at 38°54'33"N 90°2'26"W (38.9092100, -90.0406600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bethalto decreased by 3.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,521 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,494 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,458 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,419 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,372 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,330 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,307 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,314 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,277 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,210 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,201 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 18,431 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,410 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,857 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,231 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 2.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 10.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.7% |
| White only, percent : | 75.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 68.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 649 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 36.2% |
Bethalto zip code is 62010.
County name: Madison, County
fips: 17119
Betalto, bethalo, bthaltw, Беталто, بثالتو, बेथालो
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 36.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $341,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,679 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $486 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,023 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,155 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 56,345 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 107,014 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 134,093 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 169,546 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,565 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,506 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,158 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 38.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,957 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 948 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 748 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 261 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,598 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 140 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,719 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,894.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.10 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 40,371 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $133,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,097 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $345 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $720 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 382 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 35,629 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.88 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 22.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 482,402 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,805,314 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,302,376 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,601 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,623 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,974 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 2,178 |
| 2019 total employment : | 48,524 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 2,181,309 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 6,147 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,105 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,871 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,338 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,574 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,133 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 780 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,779 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 353.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 290.46 |
Schools in Bethalto
College & universities near Bethalto, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446084 | CALC Institute of Technology | Alton (IL) | 62002 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethalto, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
Post offices near Bethalto
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bethal Post Office | Bethalto (IL) | 62010 |
Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Alton | 29,251 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Alton | 26,049 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Granite City | 25,662 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| Edwardsville | 25,189 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Collinsville | 24,217 | City in Illinois |
| Godfrey | 17,393 | Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Glen Carbon | 12,887 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Nameoki | 12,056 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| Troy | 10,399 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Highland | 10,017 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Wood River | 10,002 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Maryville | 7,959 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Newport | 6,630 | Neighborhood in Madison, Illinois, USA |
| East Alton | 5,922 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pontoon Beach | 5,655 | Town |
| Rosewood Heights | 4,038 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethalto distances to largest Illinois cities
