Bethel Census Area, AK
AK · Presidential Elections 1960–2024
D+12.1
2024 Margin
R+15.9%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2008
Voting Streak
18K
Population
Bethel Census Area, AK (Alaska) voted D+12.1 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 2,209 votes (50.08%) to 1,677 (38.02%) for Trump.
This represents a R+15.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Bethel Census Area is classified as a lean Democratic county. Bethel Census Area has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2008. The county has a population of approximately 18,394.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+12.1
2020→2024 SwingR+15.9%
Voting StreakD since 2008
Elections on Record17
Demographics
Population18,394
Median Age
29.0(US: 38.7)
College (BA+)
12.8%(US: 35.2%)
Median Income
$73,996(US: $80k)
White (non-Hisp)
8.8%(US: 57.6%)
Hispanic
1.5%(US: 19.1%)
Asian
1.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
61.6%(US: 64.5%)
Poverty Rate
25.6%(US: 12.3%)
Veterans
6.8%(US: 6.2%)
Non-English (CVAP)
63.3%(US: 17.0%)
Source: Census ACS 5-Year (2020-2024)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
14.9%
Evangelical
2.2%(Below Average)
LDS/Mormon
1.1%
Black Protestant
0.8%
Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
German
3.1%
Irish
1.6%
English
1.5%
Mexican
1.0%
Age Distribution
Median:29.0 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
34.7%↑
18-29
10.2%↓
30-44
21.6%↑
45-64
25.1%
65+
8.4%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Census ACSRetail Trade
10.4%
Professional & Technical
7.1%(0.6x US)
Healthcare & Social Services
4.4%
Educational Services
4.3%(0.5x US)
Construction
3.5%(0.5x US)
Agriculture & Forestry
2.2%(1.3x US)
National average
+ 1 more sectors
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.1%(2,209) | 38.0%(1,677) | D+12.1 | R+15.9 |
| 2020 | 60.8%(3,092) | 32.8%(1,668) | D+28.0 | R+5.0 |
| 2016 | 55.3%(2,772) | 22.3%(1,116) | D+33.0 | R+15.0 |
| 2012 | 71.6%(3,415) | 23.5%(1,122) | D+48.1 | D+39.5 |
| 2008 | 52.1%(2,695) | 43.5%(2,250) | D+8.6 | D+10.2 |
| 2004 | 47.0%(2,118) | 48.5%(2,188) | R+1.6 | R+5.8 |
| 2000 | 46.4%(2,227) | 42.1%(2,022) | D+4.3 | R+23.1 |
| 1996 | 57.8%(2,784) | 30.4%(1,467) | D+27.3 | D+27.4 |
| 1992 | 40.1%(1,841) | 40.1%(1,842) | R+0.0 | D+7.4 |
| 1988 | 44.4%(1,671) | 51.8%(1,952) | R+7.5 | R+1.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Bethel Census Area, AK • 1960–2024
Democratic margin
Republican margin
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 63.5%(2,844) | 36.5%(1,636) | D+27.0 | — |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab