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Bethel, MN
City in Anoka County, Minnesota.
Population
474
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
484
ZIP codes
0
Bethel and its ZIP codes
Bethel at a glance
- Bethel is about 6.7 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Bethel, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anoka County. PPP loans are for Bethel.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,842
133,128 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $6,288 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bethel, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
615
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
230
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 6°F
34.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethel, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Bethel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East BethelCity | 4.6 mi | 44.6 |
| Oak GroveCity | 5 mi | 33.9 |
| St. FrancisCity | 6.1 mi | 23.3 |
| IsantiCity | 6.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Martin LakeCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.4 |
| NowthenCity | 9.4 mi | 33.7 |
| AndoverCity | 11 mi | 33.9 |
| Ham LakeCity | 11 mi | 34.4 |
| CambridgeCity | 11 mi | 7.5 |
| ColumbusCity | 13 mi | 44.8 |
| RamseyCity | 13 mi | 28.9 |
| StacyCity | 14 mi | 28.5 |
| AnokaCity | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| WyomingCity | 15 mi | 20.7 |
| Elk RiverCity | 16 mi | 42.3 |
| ZimmermanCity | 16 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethel, MN in?
- Bethel is in Anoka County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Bethel, MN?
- About 474 people live in Bethel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethel?
- Nearby places include East Bethel (4.6 mi), Oak Grove (5 mi), St. Francis (6.1 mi), Isanti (6.2 mi), Martin Lake (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023