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Bethany, PA
Borough in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
279
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
561
ZIP codes
0
Bethany and its ZIP codes
Bethany at a glance
- Bethany is 93% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Bethany, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Bethany.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,091
15,764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,395
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$431M
FY 2026, $8,420 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bethany, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Bethany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PromptonBorough | 2.6 mi | 1.5 |
| HonesdaleBorough | 3.4 mi | 3.9 |
| WaymartBorough | 6.4 mi | 2.7 |
| White MillsCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| BrowndaleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| VandlingBorough | 9.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Forest CityBorough | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| SimpsonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| HawleyBorough | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CarbondaleCity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Narrowsburg, NYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Union DaleBorough | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| The HideoutCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| MayfieldBorough | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Fawn Lake ForestCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| JermynBorough | 15 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethany, PA in?
- Bethany is in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Bethany, PA?
- About 279 people live in Bethany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethany?
- Nearby places include Prompton (2.6 mi), Honesdale (3.4 mi), Waymart (6.4 mi), White Mills (7.2 mi), Browndale (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023