Bethel, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bethel
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Location of the city of Bethel
within Anoka County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Anoka |
| Incorporated | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 476 |
| • Density | 485.71/sq mi (187.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55005
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-05554 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394156 |
| Website | http://www.bethelmn.govoffice2.com/ |
Bethel is a small city located in Anoka County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a friendly community where people live and work. According to the 2020 census, about 476 people call Bethel home.
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Geography of Bethel
Bethel is a city with a total area of about 1.04 square miles (2.70 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 0.98 square miles (2.54 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
A main road in Bethel is 237th Avenue, also known as County Road 24. Minnesota State Highway 65 is also very close by. Bethel is located in the north-central part of Anoka County. The border between Anoka and Isanti counties is nearby.
Cities Near Bethel
Bethel is surrounded by a few other cities:
- East Bethel is to the east.
- St. Francis is to the west, south, and north.
History of Bethel
Bethel has been around for a while! It first became an official village in 1902. Later, on January 1, 1974, it officially changed its status and became known as the City of Bethel.
Population and People
The number of people living in Bethel has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown or shrunk over time:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 221 | — | |
| 1920 | 265 | 19.9% | |
| 1930 | 184 | −30.6% | |
| 1940 | 188 | 2.2% | |
| 1950 | 250 | 33.0% | |
| 1960 | 302 | 20.8% | |
| 1970 | 311 | 3.0% | |
| 1980 | 272 | −12.5% | |
| 1990 | 394 | 44.9% | |
| 2000 | 443 | 12.4% | |
| 2010 | 466 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 476 | 2.1% | |
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Bethel's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 466 people living in Bethel. There were 174 households, which are like homes where people live. Out of these, 118 were families.
Most people in Bethel in 2010 were White (about 95.3%). A small number of people were African American (0.9%), Asian (0.4%), or Pacific Islander (0.2%). Some people were from other backgrounds (0.9%), and 2.4% were from two or more backgrounds. About 2.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
When looking at households, about 33.3% had children under 18 living there. About 51.1% were married couples living together. Some households had a female head with no husband (9.8%), or a male head with no wife (6.9%). About 22.4% of all households were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Bethel in 2010 was 34.3 years old. About 23.2% of residents were under 18. About 10.5% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 33.9%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 25.6% were between 45 and 64, and 6.9% were 65 or older. When it came to gender, 54.5% of the population was male and 45.5% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Bethel (Minnesota) para niños
