Bethany, Illinois
Bethany: Village in Illinois, United States
About
Bethany is a village located in the county of Moultrie in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,352 and a population density of 1,394 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,210 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bethany
| Population : | 1,210 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Moultrie County |
| Postal code : | 61914 |
| Plate code : | 217 |
| Area : | 0.97 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,139 feet / 652 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:52:51 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,247 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethany is located at 39°38'44"N 88°44'17"W (39.6455900, -88.7381300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bethany decreased by 11.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,352 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,348 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,340 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,324 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,312 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,302 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,282 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,280 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,262 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,239 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,210 | -2.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,976 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,275 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,441 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,252 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 84.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 14.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,113 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.5% |
Bethany zip code is 61914.
County name: Moultrie, County
fips: 17139
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $591,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,346 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $533 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,459 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,026 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 38,791 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 126,669 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 315,385 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,978 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $80,833 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,517 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,114 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,102 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 672 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 352 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,640 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 190 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,809 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,956.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.84 |
Other Places in Bethany
1 Bethany Village Hall
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Schools in Bethany
College & universities near Bethany, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147439 | Mr John's School of Cosmetology Esthetics & Nails-Decatur | Decatur (IL) | 62521 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethany, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bethany
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Post Office | Bethany (IL) | 61914 |
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Other cities in Moultrie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Moultrie County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce | 12,209 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Sullivan | 4,400 | City in Illinois |
| Lovington | 1,010 | Township in Moultrie County, Illinois |
| Dalton City | 494 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Gays | 252 | Village in Moultrie County, Illinois |
| Allenville | 141 | Human settlement in the United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethany distances to largest Illinois cities
