Bethany, Connecticut
Bethany: Town in New Haven County, Connecticut
About
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 193 years ago in 1831.
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 |
| Altitude : | 574 feet / 175 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1832 (193 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:52:26 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 258 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethany is located at 41°25'18"N 72°59'49"W (41.4217600, -72.9970500).
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Official website of Bethany
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 |
People born in Bethany (1)
American politician E. Frank Sperry was born in Bethany
Schools in Bethany
College & universities near Bethany, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455798 | Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc | Seymour (CT) | 06483 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethany, CT
| 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 |
Post offices near Bethany
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Fall Post Office | Beacon Falls (CT) | 06403 |
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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
