Bethel, Alaska
Bethel: city in Alaska, USA
About
Bethel is a city located in the county of Bethel Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,080 and a population density of 48 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,658 inhabitants.
The city was created 68 years ago in 1957.
Quick Facts about Bethel
| Population | 6,658 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| Postal code | 99559 |
| Phone Area Codes | 907 |
| Area | 126.15 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 60.7922,-161.7558 |
| Altitude | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Establishment | August 01, 1957 (68 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:19:16 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 53 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 24℉ Slight Chance Rain And Snow 7-days weather |
Geography
Bethel is located at 60°47'32"N 161°45'21"W (60.7922200, -161.7558300).
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Weather
A slight chance of rain and snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Bethel increased by 8.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,080 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,236 | 2.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,301 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,372 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,398 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,392 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,438 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,433 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,523 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,586 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,658 | 1.08% | estimation process |
People born in Bethel (6)
People born in Bethel, including Canadian physicist Don Page, politician Lyman Hoffman, actor and anthropologist Oscar Kawagley, .
More notable people
- 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
Closest post offices linked to Bethel.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Post Office | Bethel (AK) | 99559 |
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Other cities in Bethel Census Area
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bethel Census Area , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kwethluk | 761 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Quinhagak | 706 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Nunapitchuk | 530 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Chefornak | 466 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Napaskiak | 402 | City in Alaska |
| Napakiak | 370 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Nightmute | 316 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Eek | 314 | City in Alaska, United States |
| Lower Kalskag | 314 | City in Alaska, United States |
| Goodnews Bay | 277 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Upper Kalskag | 235 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Mekoryuk | 205 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Chuathbaluk | 126 | City in Alaska |
| Platinum | 67 | City in Alaska |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethel distances to largest Alaska cities