Bethel Acres, Oklahoma
Bethel Acres: City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America
About
Bethel Acres is a city located in the county of Pottawatomie in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,895 and a population density of 40 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,262 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bethel Acres
| Population : | 3,262 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Pottawatomie County |
| Postal code : | 74801 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 405 |
| Area : | 73.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,142 feet / 348, 343 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:15:35 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 45 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethel Acres is located at 35°18'31"N 97°1'32"W (35.3086800, -97.0255800).
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Demographics
The population of Bethel Acres increased by 11.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,895 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,938 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,960 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,993 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,070 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,091 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,129 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,151 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,177 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,193 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,262 | 2.12% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,015 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,455 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,412 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,442 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 90.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 910 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.4% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $180,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,468 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $505 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,072 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,212 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.69 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,423 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 33,997 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 282,366 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,984 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $86,935 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,291 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 925 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 466 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 299 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 98 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 734 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 799 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 783.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.87 |
People born in Bethel Acres (1)
American country singer Wade Hayes was born in Bethel Acres
Schools in Bethel Acres
College & universities near Bethel Acres, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207403 | Oklahoma Baptist University | Shawnee (OK) | 74804 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethel Acres, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOR | Norman | 200 South Jones Avenue | RAIL |
| PUR | Purcell | East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave. | RAIL |
| OKC | Santa Fe Depot | 100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd. | RAIL |
| PVL | Pauls Valley | East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St. | RAIL |
| GUT | Guthrie, OK | 409 West Oklahoma Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bethel Acres
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Post Office | Shawnee (OK) | 74801 |
Other cities in Pottawatomie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pottawatomie County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | 31,555 | City in Oklahoma, United States |
| Tecumseh | 6,641 | City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| McLoud | 4,800 | City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Pink | 2,187 | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Earlsboro | 623 | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Johnson | 446 | Town in Oklahoma, USA |
| Tribbey | 422 | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Asher | 418 | Town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Wanette | 360 | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Saint Louis | 162 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
| Brooksville | 57 | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Macomb | 33 | Town in Pottawatomie County |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethel Acres distances to largest Oklahoma cities
