Bethel Village, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bethel Village, Indiana had a total population of 393, the 560th largest community in Indiana, with a median household income of $78,750, which is 9% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 9.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x.
Bethel Village Quick Facts
How Bethel Village Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 545 | 393 | -27.9% |
| Median home value | $155,400 | $170,700 | +9.8% |
How Bethel Village Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Bethel Village Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Bethel Village
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyona Lake | 389 | N/A | N/A | 22.6% | 54.0% |
| Helmsburg | 387 | N/A | $89,700 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Star City | 386 | N/A | N/A | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Linn Grove | 396 | $75,071 | $162,900 | 0.0% | 32.6% |
| Wilkinson | 385 | $81,250 | $133,700 | 13.2% | 4.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 393, Bethel Village's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Bethel Village is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 393. It ranks as the 560th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bethel Village is 30.3 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 7.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bethel Village is $78,750. This is 9% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Bethel Village. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bethel Village, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $170,700. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Bethel Village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Bethel Village was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bethel Village, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bethel Village, Indiana?
Bethel Village, Indiana has a population of 393 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bethel Village, IN?
The median household income in Bethel Village is $78,750, which is 2% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bethel Village, IN?
The ACS sample for Bethel Village recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Bethel Village, Indiana?
Bethel Village's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bethel Village, IN?
The median home value in Bethel Village is $170,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.2x.
How educated is Bethel Village, Indiana?
9.5% of adults (25+) in Bethel Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.