Bethel township, Ohio
Bethel township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bethel township is a geographic entity located in Clark County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 17,987. The land area covers 36.92 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 17,987 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,364 | ±298 | 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 | 7,823 | ±294 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,364 | ±298 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 459 | ±153 |
| Median Home Value | $156,800 | ±$6,114 |
| Median Gross Rent | $862 | ±$35 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,519 | ±$7,137 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,863 | ±$1,987 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,505 | ±644 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,269 | ±515 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.8% | ±2.1% |
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: 17,930 (2024)
ID: 172775
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
3333 LAKE RD, MEDWAY OH 45341-9742
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GUS Population: 134,985 (2024)
ID: 172245
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 2639, SPRINGFIELD OH 45501-2639
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Bethel | 09-12 | Bethel, OH | |
| Regular School Bethel | 06-08 | Bethel, OH | |
| Regular School Bethel | PK-02 | Bethel, OH | |
| Regular School Bethel | 03-05 | Bethel, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Bethel | 06-12 | Bethel, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-10 | Dayton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Dayton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Beavercreek, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Beavercreek, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Kettering, OH |
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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Antioch University
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College | 8.1 mi away | 900 Dayton St, Yellow Springs, OH, 45387 |
9377691800
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ENON BRANCH
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 209 EAST MAIN STREET, ENON, OH, 45323 |
(937) 864-2502
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Antioch University-System Administration
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College | 8.1 mi away | 900 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, OH, 45387 |
9377691340
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NEW CARLISLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 111 E. LAKE AVE, NEW CARLISLE, OH, 45344 |
(937) 845-3601
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Ross Medical Education Center-Dayton
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College Vocational | 8.2 mi away | 1890 Commerce Center Blvd, Suite 100, Fairborn, OH, 45324-6337 |
9372350510
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FAIRBORN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 1 E. MAIN ST., FAIRBORN, OH, 45324 |
(937) 352-4002
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Antioch College
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College | 8.8 mi away | 1 Morgan Pl, Yellow Springs, OH, 45387 |
9373196082
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PARK BRANCH
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 1119 BECHTLE AVE., SPRINGFIELD, OH, 45504 |
(937) 322-2498
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Wittenberg University
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College | 9.0 mi away | Ward St at N Wittenberg Ave, Springfield, OH, 45504 |
9373276231
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HUBER HEIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 6243 BRANDT PIKE, HUBER HEIGHTS, OH, 45424 |
(937) 463-2665
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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 NEW CARLISLE, OH US, located 3.2 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 | 37.7° | 16.9° | 27.3° | 3.16" | 6.2" |
| February | 41.3° | 20.4° | 30.9° | 2.42" | 5.3" |
| March | 51.7° | 28.9° | 40.3° | 3.32" | 3.0" |
| April | 63.7° | 38.2° | 51.0° | 4.25" | 0.1" |
| May | 74.1° | 48.7° | 61.4° | 4.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.5° | 58.6° | 70.6° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 62.1° | 73.8° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 60.0° | 72.2° | 3.11" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.4° | 53.5° | 66.0° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.3° | 41.9° | 54.1° | 2.89" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.2° | 32.1° | 42.7° | 3.07" | 0.4" |
| December | 41.7° | 23.8° | 32.8° | 3.11" | 3.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnelsville village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Medway CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Crystal Lakes CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Green Meadows CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Park Layne CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| New Carlisle city | City | 3.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3902306054. • 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.