Bethania town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bethania town is a small community located in North Carolina, within Forsyth County. The total population is 362. It ranks as the 642nd most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bethania town is 58.1 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 13.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bethania town is $77,500. This is 11% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $251,700. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bethania town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.9%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

30.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bethania town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.