Bethel township, North Carolina
Bethel township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bethel township is a geographic entity located in Pitt County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,957. The land area covers 41.69 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,957 | ±364 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44 yrs | ±5.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 915 | ±182 | 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 | 1,102 | ±186 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 915 | ±182 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 187 | ±85 |
| Median Home Value | $118,200 | ±$27,506 |
| Median Gross Rent | $688 | ±$176 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,250 | ±$8,667 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,822 | ±$4,747 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | ±7.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 277 | ±148 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | ±8.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 800 | ±206 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.6% | ±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: 180,783 (2024)
ID: 194512
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PITT COUNTY MANAGER
1717 W 5TH ST, GREENVILLE NC 27834-1603
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Bethel | PK-08 | Bethel, NC | |
| Regular School Bethel | 09-12 | Bethel, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Williamston, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Greenville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Greenville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Battleboro, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Greenville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Greenville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Greenville, NC | |
| 7 Nearby | 3-17 | FARMVILLE, NC |
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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East Carolina University
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College | 11.8 mi away | East 5th Street, Greenville, NC, 27858-4353 |
2523286131
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BLOUNT LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 201 IVES ST, BETHEL, NC, 27812 |
(252) 825-0782
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Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 11.9 mi away | 1011 Charles Blvd Ste A, Greenville, NC, 27858-3344 |
25283055362
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ROBERSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 119 S MAIN ST, ROBERSONVILLE, NC, 27871 |
(252) 795-3591
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Edgecombe Community College
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College | 13.3 mi away | 2009 W Wilson St, Tarboro, NC, 27886 |
2528235166
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CARVER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 618 W 14TH AVE, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834 |
(252) 329-4583
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Pitt Community College
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College | 15.8 mi away | 1986 Pitt Tech Road, Winterville, NC, 28590 |
2524937200
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PITT COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 530 S EVANS ST, GREENVILLE, NC, 27858 |
(252) 329-4251
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Martin Community College
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College | 16.0 mi away | 1161 Kehukee Pk Rd, Williamston, NC, 27892-9988 |
2527921521
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SHEPPARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 530 S EVANS ST, GREENVILLE, NC, 27858 |
(252) 329-4580
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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 GREENVILLE, NC US, located 9.6 miles from Bethel township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53.2° | 33.0° | 43.1° | 3.91" | 1.6" |
| February | 56.9° | 34.9° | 45.9° | 3.35" | 0.8" |
| March | 64.0° | 41.1° | 52.6° | 4.22" | 0.1" |
| April | 73.5° | 50.0° | 61.8° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.5° | 58.8° | 69.6° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.4° | 67.2° | 77.3° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.4° | 71.3° | 80.8° | 5.87" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.4° | 69.7° | 79.0° | 6.01" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.1° | 64.2° | 73.6° | 7.33" | 0.0" |
| October | 74.1° | 51.9° | 63.0° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| November | 64.2° | 41.2° | 52.7° | 3.42" | 0.0" |
| December | 56.4° | 35.4° | 45.9° | 3.55" | 0.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel town | Town | 2.1 mi | — |
| Parmele town | Town | 4.2 mi | — |
| Conetoe town | Town | 5.6 mi | — |
| Belvoir CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Robersonville town | Town | 7.3 mi | — |
| Stokes CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3714790252. • 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.