Bethel Acres, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bethel Acres, Oklahoma
Town
Bethel Acres Community Building
Location of Bethel Acres, Oklahoma
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Pottawatomie
Area
• Total	28.28 sq mi (73.24 km2)
• Land	28.27 sq mi (73.22 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	1,139 ft (347 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,029
• Density	107.15/sq mi (41.37/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	40-05800
GNIS feature ID	2411683

Bethel Acres is a small town located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, in the United States. Many people who live here travel to work in bigger cities nearby. These cities include Shawnee, Tecumseh, and Oklahoma City. In 2020, about 3,029 people called Bethel Acres home.

Discovering Bethel Acres: A Look at Its History

How Bethel Acres Began

The area where Bethel Acres is now was opened for new settlers on September 22, 1891. The people who moved here started the Bethel school district. This school was important to the early community.

Becoming an Official Town

Bethel Acres officially became a town on April 24, 1962. The people living there wanted to keep their quiet, country way of life. They especially wanted to be able to keep farm animals on their land. They were worried that bigger cities like Shawnee or Oklahoma City might try to take over their area.

Growth and Changes Over Time

The town's population has grown steadily over the years. In 1970, about 1,083 people lived in Bethel Acres. By 1980, this number had more than doubled to 2,314. The population continued to increase through the 2010 census. Most working residents travel to nearby cities for their jobs.

Understanding the Town's Location

Bethel Acres is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Shawnee. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 28.2 square miles (73.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

Who Lives in Bethel Acres? A Look at the Population

Population Growth Over the Years

The number of people living in Bethel Acres has changed quite a bit over time. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:

A Snapshot of the Community (from 2000)

In 2000, there were 2,735 people living in Bethel Acres. These people lived in 985 homes, with 816 of those being families. The town had about 96.9 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Bethel Acres were White (88.56%). There were also groups of Native American (5.92%) and African American (0.51%) residents. Some people identified as Hispanic or Latino (1.32%).

Families and Age Groups

Many homes in Bethel Acres had children under 18 living there (37%). Most homes were married couples living together (70.9%). The average home had about 2.72 people.

The population was spread out across different age groups. About 27.7% of residents were under 18. About 12.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 38 years old.

Income and Living Standards

In 2000, the average income for a household in Bethel Acres was about $43,961. For families, the average income was $45,000. A small number of families (5.3%) and people (6.3%) lived below the poverty line.

Learning in Bethel Acres: Local Schools

School Districts Serving the Town

Most of Bethel Acres is part of the Bethel Public Schools district. A small part of the town is served by Shawnee Public Schools.

Schools in Bethel Public Schools

The Bethel Public Schools district has four schools. These include an upper elementary school, a lower elementary school, a middle school, and Bethel High School. The superintendent, who leads the school district, is Tod Harrison.

Notable People from Bethel Acres

• Wade Hayes, a well-known singer, is from Bethel Acres.

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  Bethel Acres Community Building

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  Location of Bethel Acres, Oklahoma

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