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Bethany, WV
Town in Brooke County, West Virginia.
Population
1,039
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,418
ZIP codes
0
Bethany and its ZIP codes
Bethany at a glance
- Bethany is about 19 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,313, close to the West Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,600 (32% below West Virginia) and median rent is $639 a month.
Local data for Bethany, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethany, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,313
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$110,600
Median rent
$639/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
50.2%
Median age
20.9
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (118), Irish Americans (73), Italian Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brooke County. PPP loans are for Bethany.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,049
7,440 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,439
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$154M
FY 2026, $6,843 per person
How people get to work
Bethany, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.1%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked27.6%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethany, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
264
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 22°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethany, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
6.4%
U.S. 12.1% -5.7 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Bethany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West LibertyTown | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Beech BottomVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Windsor HeightsVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Brilliant, OHCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.7 |
| WellsburgCity | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| Rayland, OHVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Avella, PACensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| West Alexander, PACensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Tiltonsville, OHVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| West Middletown, PABorough | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Valley GroveVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Hooverson HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Connorville, OHCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| ClearviewVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| New Alexandria, OHVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Yorkville, OHVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethany, WV in?
- Bethany is in Brooke County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Bethany, WV?
- About 1,039 people live in Bethany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethany?
- Nearby places include West Liberty (3.3 mi), Beech Bottom (5.2 mi), Windsor Heights (5.5 mi), Brilliant, OH (5.7 mi), Wellsburg (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023