Bethany, Connecticut

Bethany: town in New Haven County, Connecticut

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Bethany is a town located in the county of New Haven in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,563 and a population density of 260 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,513 inhabitants.

The town was created 194 years ago in 1831.

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Location of Bethany on Connecticut map.

Quick Facts about Bethany

Population 5,513 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Connecticut (United States)
County New Haven County
Postal code 06524
Phone Area Codes 203
Area 21.4 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.4218,-72.9971
Altitude 574 feet / 175 meters
Establishment January 01, 1832 (194 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 11:47:41 (15th April 2026)
Density 258 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -0.91% (2010-2020)
Weather 85℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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Geography

Bethany is located at 41°25'18"N 72°59'49"W (41.4217600, -72.9970500).

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Weather

85°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 9 mph SW Today

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Official website of Bethany

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bethany decreased by 0.91% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,563 - census
2011 5,561 -0.04% estimation process
2012 5,561 0% estimation process
2013 5,552 -0.16% estimation process
2014 5,544 -0.14% estimation process
2015 5,520 -0.43% estimation process
2016 5,499 -0.38% estimation process
2017 5,491 -0.15% estimation process
2018 5,490 -0.02% estimation process
2019 5,548 1.05% estimation process
2020 5,513 -0.63% estimation process
Bethany zip code is 06524. County name: New Haven, County fips: 09009
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People born in Bethany (1)

American politician E. Frank Sperry was born in Bethany

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Bethany, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
455798 Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc Seymour (CT) 06483

Nearby Transit Stations (25)

Rail and bus stations connected to Bethany, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
WFD Wallingford station 37 Hall Avenue RAIL
NHV Union Station 50 Union Avenue RAIL
MDN Meriden Transit Center 60 State Street RAIL
BER Berlin 51 Depot Road RAIL
BRP Bridgeport 525 Water St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Bethany.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Beacon Fall Post Office Beacon Falls (CT) 06403

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  • Bethany, Oklahoma village recorded in the New Testament as the home of the siblings Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, as well as that of Simon the Leper with a population of 19,195 people.
  • Bethany, Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 3,049 people.
  • Bethany, Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 1,210 people.
  • Bethany, West Virginia town in West Virginia, U. with a population of 800 people.
  • Bethany, Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 222 people.
  • Bethany, Indiana unincorporated community in Indiana, United States with a population of 88 people.

Other cities in New Haven County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Haven County , CT. (more)

City Name Population Title
New Haven 130,801 The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Waterbury 106,826 The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Hamden 60,294 Town in Connecticut, US
Meriden 58,981 The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
West Haven 54,367 The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Milford 53,259 A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Wallingford 44,076 Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Naugatuck 30,905 Town in Connecticut, United States
Cheshire 28,806 Town in Connecticut
East Haven 28,454 Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Branford 27,736 Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates
North Haven 23,556 Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Guilford 22,043 Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Southbury 19,496 Town in Connecticut, United States
Ansonia 18,525 City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Madison 17,924 Town in Connecticut, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Bethany distances to largest Connecticut cities