Bethel, Connecticut
Bethel: City in Alaska, USA
About
Bethel is a city located in the county of Fairfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,584 and a population density of 147 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,941 inhabitants.
The city was created 66 years ago in 1957.
Quick Facts about Bethel
| Population : | 19,941 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Fairfield County |
| Postal code : | 99559 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 907 |
| Area : | 126.15 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1957 (66 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:25:02 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 158 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethel is located at 41°22'16"N 73°24'50"W (41.3712100, -73.4140100).
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Official website of Bethel
Demographics
The population of Bethel increased by 6.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,584 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,940 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,165 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,261 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,330 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,468 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,630 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,654 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,753 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,800 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,941 | 0.71% | estimation process |
Bethel zip code is 06801.
County name: Fairfield, County
fips: 09001
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People born in Bethel (6)
People born in Bethel, including Canadian physicist Don Page, politician Lyman Hoffman, actor and anthropologist Oscar Kawagley, .
List
- Peter Kaiser (musher)
- Sonya Kelliher-Combs (Native American artist) she was born in 01/01/1969
- Peter Kaiser he was born in 06/05/1987
Schools in Bethel
College & universities near Bethel, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130776 | Western Connecticut State University | Danbury (CT) | 06810-6826 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethel, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
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Other cities in Fairfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 143,525 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Stamford | 131,397 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| North Stamford | 128,278 | A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut. |
| Norwalk | 88,655 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| East Norwalk | 84,530 | A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut. |
| Danbury | 84,317 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Greenwich | 62,769 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Fairfield | 62,215 | Town in Connecticut, United States of America |
| Stratford | 51,660 | Town in Connecticut |
| Shelton | 40,957 | A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Trumbull | 35,438 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Westport | 28,444 | Town in Connecticut |
| Ridgefield | 24,898 | Town in Connecticut |
| Darien | 21,693 | Town in Connecticut |
| New Canaan | 20,115 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Monroe | 19,328 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethel distances to largest Connecticut cities
