Bethany Town, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 985 people in the town, organized into 190 households, and 100 families living in the town. The population density was 1374.4 people per square mile (530.66/kmē), it is the 108th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 212 housing units at an average density of 294.4 per square mile (113.67/kmē). The average household size was 2.11 persons, and the average family size was 2.9 persons. Age range in the town was well distributed with 7.9% under the age of 18, 64% from 18 to 24, 10.4% from 25 to 44, 11.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males. The median age of the town's population was 21.2 years, the median age of male residents at 21.3 and the median age of female residents at 21.1. The racial makeup of the town was 930 White, 32 Black or African American, American Indian, 9 Asian, 6 Native Hawaiian, 8 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $36375, it is the 36th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $61250, it is the fifth highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $10769, it is the 30th poorest town in terms of per capita income. The median income is $3346, The median income for males was $3779, compared to $2499 for females.
In 2000, 723 pupils and students, of which 391 are male and 332 are female, 73.4% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 15 nursery or pri school, 2 kindergarten, 33 elementary school, 18 high school and 655 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 985 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 985 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 984 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 983 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 981 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 993 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 987 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 981 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 974 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 971 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 970 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | |
| Elementary school | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| High school | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| College or graduate school | 365 | 290 | 655 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany town, West Virginia | $36375 | $61250 | $10769 |
| Brooke County, West Virginia | $32981 | $39948 | $17131 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |