Demographics & People — Bethany, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,066 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 20.9 |
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| Total Households | 155 |
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| Family Households | 93 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4055 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 766 |
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| Black or African American | 254 |
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| Asian | 6 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 559 |
| German | 180 |
| Other groups | 117 |
| English | 112 |
| Italian | 109 |
| Irish | 97 |
| Czech | 24 |
| French (except Basque) | 23 |
| Austrian | 20 |
| British West Indian | 19 |
Language
| English Only | 1,007 |
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| Spanish | 1 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,025 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 41 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,053 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bethany, West Virginia.
