Bethany town, Connecticut
Bethany town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bethany town is a geographic entity located in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,339. The land area covers 21.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,339 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs | ±2.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,735 | ±169 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,835 | ±161 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,735 | ±169 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 100 | ±87 |
| Median Home Value | $418,000 | ±$42,172 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $166,236 | ±$20,290 |
| Per Capita Income | $66,409 | ±$10,998 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 124 | ±113 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,387 | ±330 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.9% | ±1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,324 (2024)
ID: 101727
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADM ASSISTANT
40 PECK RD, BETHANY CT 06524-3338
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Bethany | 07-08 | Bethany, CT | |
| Regular School Bethany | PK-06 | Bethany, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Guilford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Bridgeport, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-09 | Waterbury, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bridgeport, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wolcott, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | West Haven, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | New Haven, CT | |
| 3 Nearby | 14-17 | MILFORD, CT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc
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College Vocational | 3.9 mi away | 153 North Street, Seymour, CT, 06483 |
20388800973
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CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 538 AMITY RD., BETHANY, CT, 06524 |
(203) 393-2103
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Quinnipiac University
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College | 5.2 mi away | 275 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT, 06518 |
2035828200
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BEACON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 10 MAPLE AVE., BEACON FALLS, CT, 06403 |
(203) 729-1441
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Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden
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College Vocational | 6.2 mi away | 1245 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06514 |
4752346600
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SEYMOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 46 CHURCH ST., SEYMOUR, CT, 06483 |
(203) 888-3903
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Southern Connecticut State University
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College | 6.7 mi away | 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT, 06515-1355 |
2033925200
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WOODBRIDGE TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 10 NEWTON RD., WOODBRIDGE, CT, 06525 |
(203) 389-3433
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Albertus Magnus College
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College | 7.2 mi away | 700 Prospect St, New Haven, CT, 06511-1189 |
2037738550
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HAMDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 2901 DIXWELL AVE., HAMDEN, CT, 06518 |
(203) 287-2686
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MT CARMEL, CT US, located 4.8 miles from Bethany town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.7° | 20.2° | 29.0° | 3.60" | — |
| February | 40.6° | 22.0° | 31.3° | 3.46" | — |
| March | 48.1° | 28.4° | 38.3° | 4.43" | — |
| April | 60.5° | 38.1° | 49.3° | 4.66" | — |
| May | 70.7° | 48.3° | 59.5° | 3.68" | — |
| June | 79.3° | 57.8° | 68.6° | 4.90" | — |
| July | 84.7° | 63.8° | 74.2° | 3.81" | — |
| August | 83.5° | 62.1° | 72.8° | 3.77" | — |
| September | 76.4° | 55.0° | 65.7° | 4.33" | — |
| October | 64.4° | 43.4° | 53.9° | 4.91" | — |
| November | 52.5° | 33.8° | 43.1° | 4.35" | — |
| December | 42.3° | 26.5° | 34.4° | 4.51" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Naugatuck borough | Borough | 5.4 mi | — |
| Ansonia city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Cheshire Village CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| North Haven CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Derby city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0917004580. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.