Demographics & People — Bethany, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,164 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,900 |
| Median Age | 43.8 |
| Total Households | 1,187 |
| Family Households | 713 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0965 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,993 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,173 |
| German | 722 |
| Other groups | 451 |
| Irish | 401 |
| American | 382 |
| English | 177 |
| Dutch | 155 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 123 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 119 |
| Scottish | 82 |
Language
| English Only | 2,950 |
| Spanish | 12 |
| Population 5+ | 3,003 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 73 |
| Population 18+ | 2,270 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bethany, Missouri.