Bethel, Michigan
Bethel: Township in Branch County, Michigan
About
Bethel is a township located in the county of Branch in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,434 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,423 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bethel
| Population : | 1,423 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Branch County |
| Area : | 93.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 961 feet / 293 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 01:57:00 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethel is located at 41°49'58"N 85°4'25"W (41.8328300, -85.0735800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bethel decreased by 0.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,434 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,435 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,426 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,421 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,424 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,422 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,420 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,418 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,426 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,426 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,423 | -0.21% | estimation process |
Schools in Bethel
College & universities near Bethel, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152567 | Trine University | Angola (IN) | 46703-1764 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethel, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTI | Waterloo | Lincoln and Center Street | RAIL |
| ALI | Albion station | 300 North Eaton St. | RAIL |
| BTL | Battle Creek Transportation Center | 104 Capital Ave. S.W. | RAIL |
| BYN | Bryan | Page and Lynn Street | RAIL |
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bethel
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bronson Post Office | Bronson (MI) | 49028 |
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- Bethel , New York town in Sullivan County, New York, USA with a population of 4,159 people.
- Bethel , Maine town in Oxford County, Maine, USA with a population of 2,749 people.
- Bethel , Vermont census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States with a population of 1,939 people.
- Bethel , North Carolina town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA with a population of 1,620 people.
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- Bethel , Minnesota city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 503 people.
- Bethel , Ohio village in Clermont County, Ohio, USA with a population of 323 people.
- Bethel , Indiana unincorporated community in Wayne County, Indiana with a population of 304 people.
- Bethel , Illinois former settlement in Illinois, United States with a population of 295 people.
- Bethel , Delaware town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA with a population of 211 people.
- Bethel , Missouri human settlement in Shelby County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 112 people.
Other cities in Branch County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Branch County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ray | 4,059 | Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA |
| Algansee | 1,963 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Girard | 1,765 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Quincy | 1,617 | Village in Branch County in the U. |
| Union City | 1,564 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Kinderhook | 1,501 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Butler | 1,454 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Bronson | 1,334 | Town in Levy County, Florida |
| Batavia | 1,326 | Unincorporated community in Batavia Township, Branch County, Michigan |
| Matteson | 1,196 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| California | 1,030 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Coldwater | 785 | City in Michigan, United States of America |
| Gilead | 652 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Sherwood | 306 | Village in Branch County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethel distances to largest Michigan cities
