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Bethel CDP, ME

ZIP 04217 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 04217

04217 has a population of 3,285 with a median age of 52.0 yrs (51.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.3%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-100% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.4%-98% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
8.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.5%-34% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.7%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
28.8%+77% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.5%-69% vs US avg
x
High school
32.0%+22% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
37.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.2%-8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.3%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
11.6%+93% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
14.5%+150% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishFrench

Health & Community Indicators in 04217

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.6%+93% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
9.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.2%+40% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
14.5%+150% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,285
Median age52.0
Poverty rate13.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.3%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born0.0%