Bethel, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bethel, Ohio
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Village
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Location of Bethel, Ohio
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Location of Bethel in Clermont County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Township | Tate |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.71 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,620 |
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2,659 |
| • Density | 1,836.02/sq mi (708.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45106
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| Area code(s) | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-06068 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398110 |
Bethel is a small village located in Clermont County, Ohio, in the United States. It is part of Tate Township. In 2020, about 2,620 people lived there.
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History of Bethel, Ohio
Bethel was first settled in 1798 and was known as Plainfield. The town was officially laid out again in 1802 and given the name Bethel. This name comes from a city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. A post office has been serving the village since 1815.
Geography of Bethel
Bethel is a small village. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 1.41 square miles (3.71 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Population and People of Bethel
The population of Bethel has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived in the village:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 634 | — | |
| 1880 | 582 | −8.2% | |
| 1890 | 625 | 7.4% | |
| 1900 | 850 | 36.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,201 | 41.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,340 | 11.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,312 | −2.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,604 | 22.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,932 | 20.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,019 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,214 | 9.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,231 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,407 | 7.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,637 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,711 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,620 | −3.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,659 | −1.9% | |
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Bethel's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,711 people living in Bethel. There were 1,052 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 39% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in the village was about 33.8 years old.
Most of the people living in Bethel were White (97.3%). A small number were African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people identified with two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Bethel
Bethel has a public library. It is a branch of the Clermont County Public Library, which means it is part of a larger library system for the county.
Famous People from Bethel
Several notable people have connections to Bethel:
- Libbie C. Riley Baer (1849–1929) was a poet.
- Ulysses S. Grant Jr. was the son of President Ulysses S. Grant. He became a lawyer and businessman.
- Thomas Morris was a U.S. Senator who represented Ohio.
- Dick Scott was a baseball player who pitched for the Cincinnati Reds.
Images for kids
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This sign shows the official boundary of Bethel village.
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This picture shows East Plane Street in Bethel, looking west.
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The Starlite Drive-In is a classic outdoor movie theater.
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