Bethel, Maine
Bethel: Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA
About
Bethel is a town located in the county of Oxford in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,607 and a population density of 40 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,749 inhabitants.
The town was created 250 years ago in 1773.
Quick Facts about Bethel
| Population : | 2,749 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Oxford County |
| Area : | 65.91 km2 |
| Altitude : | 679 feet / 207 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1774 (250 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:10:51 (26th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 04217 |
| Density : | 42 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethel is located at 44°24'15"N 70°47'26"W (44.4042300, -70.7906200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bethel
Demographics
The population of Bethel increased by 5.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,607 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,611 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,604 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,610 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,633 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,642 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,663 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,694 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,720 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,738 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,749 | 0.4% | estimation process |
Bethel zip code is 04217.
County name: Oxford, County
fips: 23017
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People born in Bethel (8)
People born in Bethel, including politician La Fayette Grover, politician Luther C. Carter, freestyle skier Simon Dumont, .
List
- Marshall Stedman (American actor (1875-1943)) he was born in 16/08/1875
- Cuvier Grover (Union Army general) he was born in 24/07/1828
- Henry J. Bean (American politician) he was born in 13/11/1853
- Reuben Foster (American politician) he was born in 07/02/1833
- Troy Murphy (American freestyle skier) he was born in 13/06/1992
Schools in Bethel
College & universities near Bethel, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183105 | White Mountains Community College | Berlin (NH) | 03570 |
| 442213 | Birthwise Midwifery School | Bridgton (ME) | 04009-1110 |
| 161077 | Central Maine Community College | Auburn (ME) | 04210-6498 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethel, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIN | Berlin, New Hampshire | 318 Glen Ave | BUS |
| NCW | North Conway, NH | 2760 White Mountain Highway | BUS |
| CAY | Conway, New Hampshire | 392 West Main St. | BUS |
| LTL | Littleton, New Hampshire | 336 Cottage St. | BUS |
| AGM | Augusta, ME | 9 Industrial Drive | BUS |
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Other cities in Oxford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oxford County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rumford | 5,735 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| Paris | 5,162 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Norway | 4,990 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Oxford | 4,102 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| Fryeburg | 3,436 | City in Maine, United States |
| Mexico | 2,635 | Town in Maine |
| Dixfield | 2,481 | City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America |
| South Paris | 2,267 | Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine |
| Buckfield | 2,071 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| West Paris | 1,689 | City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America |
| Hiram | 1,659 | Human settlement in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America |
| Brownfield | 1,653 | Town in Maine |
| Porter | 1,525 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| Peru | 1,509 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Hebron | 1,431 | Town in Maine |
| Hartford | 1,229 | Town in Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethel distances to largest Maine cities
