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Bethel Census Area, AK: growth, migration and housing
Bethel Census Area has 18,391 residents, down 1.5% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 193 households moved in and 352 moved out (-159 net), while a net $16.2M of income left. Median household income is $73,996, the median home $168,100 and median rent $1,474 a month.
In Alaska: 16th of 30 counties for 5-year population growth · 23rd of 27 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 22nd of 30 counties for median household income · 26th of 30 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Bethel Census Area, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality, AK | 67 | $2.4M |
| Kusilvak Census Area, AK | 20 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Bethel Census Area, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality, AK | 137 | $9.5M |
| Kusilvak Census Area, AK | 23 | $0.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.