Bethel County GIS Maps
Bethel County, Alaska, has 18,666 residents and covers 40,629.1 square miles. The population grew 9.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Bethel County is 02050.
Bethel is the county's largest population center. Bethel County also includes 27 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 8 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Bethel County Trends
- Population
- 18,666▴
- Median Home Value
- $120,600—
- K-12 Enrollment
- 6,944▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Bethel County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Bethel County Population
Bethel County had 18,666 residents in 2020. That was 9.7% higher than in 2010. Bethel County added 2,660 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 0 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Anchorage, Atmautluak and Kwethluk.
Population Trend in Bethel County AK
Bethel County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Bethel County Zip Codes
Bethel County has 27 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Anchorage (99503), Atmautluak (99559) and Kwethluk (99621). Anchorage is the largest zip by population, with about 13,550 residents or 73% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 120% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Bethel County AK
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99503 | Anchorage | 13,550 | ▾ -7% |
| 99559 | Atmautluak | 7,985 | ▴ 4.6% |
| 99621 | Kwethluk | 812 | ▴ 12.3% |
| 99655 | 99655 | 776 | ▴ 16% |
| 99614 | Kipnuk | 704 | ▴ 10.2% |
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Bethel County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Bethel County Demographics
Bethel County has a median age of 28.7, which makes the county a little younger than Alaska overall. About 34.8% of residents are under 18, while 8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is Under 18 at about 34.8% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 10.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.2%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Bethel County AK
Median Age
28.7
Under 18
34.8%
Age 65+
8%
Bachelor's+
10.4%
Bethel County School Districts
Bethel County is served by 5 public school districts with 6,944 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Lower Kuskokwim, Lower Yukon and Yupiit. Those three districts account for about 92% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Bethel County AK
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Kuskokwim School District | 3,823 | 55.1% | ▾ -2.4% |
| Lower Yukon School District | 2,027 | 29.2% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Yupiit School District | 522 | 7.5% | ▴ 3.2% |
| Kuspuk School District | 309 | 4.4% | ▾ -4.9% |
| Iditarod Area School District | 263 | 3.8% | ▾ -18.8% |
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Bethel County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Bethel County Housing & Real Estate
Bethel County has a median home value of $120,600 and a median gross rent of $1,454. About 61% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Alaska median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $368,750 and homes spent about 55 days on the market.
Bethel County Housing Mix
Bethel County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Bethel County Housing Trends
Bethel County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Bethel County, AK
Bethel County has 334 business listings across 102 categories. The largest categories in Bethel County business listings are Airport (31, 9.3%), Mountain (28, 8.4%), and Lake (25, 7.5%). The full Bethel County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Bethel County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Bethel County, AK
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | 31 | 9.3% |
| Mountain | 28 | 8.4% |
| Lake | 25 | 7.5% |
| Post Offices | 23 | 6.9% |
| Structure And Geography | 18 | 5.4% |
| Elementary School | 14 | 4.2% |
| Schools | 12 | 3.6% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 10 | 3.0% |
| Grocery Stores | 8 | 2.4% |
| High School | 7 | 2.1% |
Bethel County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines - Bethel Airport (BET) | Airline | Bethel |
| Chefornak Airport | Airport | Chefornak |
| Alaska Airlines | Airport Terminal | Bethel |
| Sam's Restaurant | American Restaurants | Bethel |
| Sparrevohn Air Force Station | Armed Forces Branch | |
| Atsaq Art | Art Gallery | Bethel |
| The Delta Discovery | Arts And Entertainment | Bethel |
| Wells Fargo ATM | ATMs | Bethel |
| Prop Shop | Automotive Dealer | Bethel |
| NAPA - Bethel | Automotive Parts And Accessories | Bethel |
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Bethel County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Bethel County Basemaps
Bethel County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Bethel County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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