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Bethel, VT
Census-designated place in Windsor County, Vermont.
Population
521
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
273
ZIP codes
0
Bethel and its ZIP codes
Bethel at a glance
- Bethel is about 3.9 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,375, 22% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $274,100 (13% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,183 a month.
Local data for Bethel, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethel, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,375
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$274,100
Median rent
$1,183/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
37.9%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (102), German Americans (76), French Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Windsor County. PPP loans are for Bethel.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,791
23,203 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,039
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$566M
FY 2026, $9,807 per person
How people get to work
Bethel, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethel, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
362
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
488
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 9°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethel, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.3%
U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Bethel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South RoyaltonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.5 |
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Killington VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| ChelseaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| WoodstockVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| West WoodstockCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| QuecheeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| ChittendenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| NorwichCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Hartford VillageCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| WilderCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| South WoodstockCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| White River JunctionCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| Hanover, NHCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.5 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethel, VT in?
- Bethel is in Windsor County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Bethel, VT?
- About 521 people live in Bethel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethel?
- Nearby places include South Royalton (6.1 mi), Randolph (7.2 mi), Rochester (9.1 mi), Killington Village (15 mi), Chelsea (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023