Bethel Census Area, Alaska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Bethel Census Area, Alaska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
18,394
Median Age
29.0
Male Median
28.8
Female Median
29.1
Bethel Census Area, Alaska Population Growth
Bethel Census Area, Alaska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +9.2%%.
+9.2%% Growth
Bethel Census Area, Alaska Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Bethel Census Area, Alaska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.0 | 18,394 |
| 2023 | 28.7 | 18,487 |
| 2022 | 28.7 | 18,538 |
| 2021 | 28.6 | 18,514 |
| 2020 | 28.1 | 18,263 |
| 2019 | 27.3 | 18,134 |
| 2018 | 27.1 | 18,040 |
| 2017 | 26.9 | 17,957 |
| 2016 | 26.8 | 17,885 |
| 2015 | 26.7 | 17,776 |
| 2014 | 26.5 | 17,576 |
| 2013 | 26.2 | 17,356 |
| 2012 | 26.1 | 17,184 |
| 2011 | 25.9 | 16,973 |
| 2010 | 25.8 | 16,838 |
Bethel Census Area, Alaska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 10.3% |
| 5–17 | 24.4% |
| 18–24 | 10.2% |
| 25–34 | 15.2% |
| 35–54 | 20.8% |
| 55–64 | 10.7% |
| 65+ | 8.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Bethel Census Area, Alaska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 75.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 60.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 14.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Bethel Census Area, Alaska
The median age in Bethel Census Area, Alaska is 29.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Bethel Census Area, Alaska is 18,394.
In Bethel Census Area, Alaska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 8.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 24.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Bethel Census Area, Alaska is aging.