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Bethel, NC
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Population
1,544
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,467
ZIP codes
0
Bethel and its ZIP codes
Bethel at a glance
- Bethel is about 6.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,961 a year, 27% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,800 (63% below North Carolina) and median rent is $684 a month.
Local data for Bethel, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethel, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,961
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$107,800
Median rent
$684/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (139), German Americans (42), Mexican Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pitt County. PPP loans are for Bethel.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,996
81,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
How people get to work
Bethel, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.8%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethel, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,428
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethel, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.5%
U.S. 33.3% +11.2 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Bethel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParmeleTown | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| ConetoeTown | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| RobersonvilleTown | 6.8 mi | 1.2 |
| BelvoirCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2 |
| StokesCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.4 |
| HassellTown | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| PrincevilleTown | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| FalklandTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Oak CityTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| EverettsTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| TarboroTown | 12 mi | 11.3 |
| SpeedTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| HamiltonTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenvilleCity | 14 mi | 38.3 |
| Bear GrassTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| PinetopsTown | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethel, NC in?
- Bethel is in Pitt County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Bethel, NC?
- About 1,544 people live in Bethel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethel?
- Nearby places include Parmele (3.5 mi), Conetoe (4.6 mi), Robersonville (6.8 mi), Belvoir (8.7 mi), Stokes (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023