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Bethany, Oregon Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Bethany, Oregon is 31,700 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest city in Oregon. The median household income is $164,315, the median home value is $699,200, and the median age is 36.9.

31,700

Population

5825

People / sq mi

$164,315

Median Income

$699,200

Median Home Value

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Bethany covers 5.4 sq mi of land at 5825 people per square mile.

About Bethany, OR

What sets Bethany apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 34.0% versus 14.0% nationally. With 31,700 residents, Bethany is a city in Oregon. It ranks #20 among cities in Oregon by population.

Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $164,315, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 2.3%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $699,200, with typical rent around $2,227.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 71.4% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 34.0% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in Bethany — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

Race & Ethnicity

White48.9%
Black or African American1.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$164,315

Median Household Income

$64,989

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$699,200

Median Home Value

$2,227

Median Rent

66.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.9%

High School+

71.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.2%

Drive Alone

56.5%

Public Transit

34.0%

Work From Home

23.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

35.2%

Foreign Born

55.0%

Non-English at Home

4.7%

Veterans

6.5%

With Disability

97.4%

Health Insurance

99.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing32.7%
Professional, Scientific & Management19.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate17.2%
Information5.9%
Retail Trade3.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services3.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.4%
Construction2.3%
Public Administration2.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bethany, Oregon has a population of 31,700 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest city in Oregon.

The median household income in Bethany, Oregon is $164,315, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Bethany, Oregon is $699,200, with median monthly rent at $2,227 and a homeownership rate of 66.6%.

The median age in Bethany, Oregon is 36.9 years. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.