Bethel Acres: Demographics & People
Bethel Acres's population stands at 3,165 people, in 1,180 households. Population grew 1.7% from 3,113 (2022) to 3,165 (2024). Median age 45.1 years. (7.2y older than Pottawatomie County; 9.9y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 23% of the population. Population is 79% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Hispanic or Latino. 67% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,942 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 33% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 69 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.7% from 3,113 (2022) to 3,165 (2024) — about 2.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~3,218 (extrapolated at 0.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 3,289.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 72,454 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 3,113 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 3,165 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 3,165 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 3,289 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 45.1y is 6.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 23% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 45.1 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 23.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 3,165 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 735 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 574.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,302.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 554 |
| Population under 18 | 735 |
| Median age | 45.1 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 3,165 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 2,558 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 55 |
| Asian residents | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 137 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 32.9% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 0.1% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 1.7% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.3% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 79.3% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,205 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 909 |
| Share born in this state | 69.7% |
| Share born in another state | 30.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 28.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 23 |
| From Europe | 16 |
| From Africa | 4 |
Households & Family Composition
1,180 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 67% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 798 families, 39% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 817 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 798 |
| Married couples with children | 308 |
| Single-parent households | 17 |
| Average household size | 2.84 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 57 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 24 |
| Family households | 791 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 67.0% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 1,180 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 8.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,942 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 8.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 64,757 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 62,815 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,942 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 207 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 48 residents live in group quarters (1.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 48 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-05 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40125 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 125 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Pottawatomie |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 27.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 24.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 30.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40125 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Pottawatomie County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 3,352 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40125 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Pottawatomie County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 65.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 52.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 72,592 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 23.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 3,165, growing, established, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 3,165 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Pottawatomie County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade