Bethel is a city in Alaska state in USA with a population of 6548 residents.. The poverty rate of Bethel is 17.1%, which is 22% higher than national average. The typical household in Bethel earns $86624 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 26.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Bethel, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Bethel remained 9.5%, which is 102% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Bethel, only 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 26% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Bethel is 131, which is 31% higher than national average. Median home value in Bethel is $287600 , which is 25% higher than national average. While median income in Bethel remained $86624, which is 28% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.