Bethel Census Area, AK — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$70,616
Per Capita Income
$24,976
Poverty Rate
24.0%
SNAP Recipients
42.4%
Gini Index
0.453
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.7%
$25K–$50K20.3%
$50K–$75K14.6%
$75K–$100K11.4%
$100K–$150K15.4%
$150K–$200K11.5%
$200K+8.2%
The median household income in Bethel Census Area, AK is $70,616 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,976. 24.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 42.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.453 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).