City safety & data profile

East BethelMN

East Bethel, MN is a 12K-resident city in Anoka County with a median household income of $110,000.

Anoka County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for East Bethel, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. East Bethel has a population larger than 11% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $363,900.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 89%
By size
$110,000
Median income
$363,900
Median home
3.2%
Poverty rate

The read on East Bethel

East Bethel posts a median household income higher than 77% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 23%
by median income, US cities

Where East Bethel income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$110,000 Top 23% higher than 77% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading East Bethel, MN beyond the headline numbers

East Bethel sits inside Anoka County, Minnesota, at roughly 45.32°N, -93.20°W. Population 11,692, $110,000 median household income. Median home value $363,900, median rent $1,695. Poverty rate 3.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: East Bethel's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 35.9%, then short sleep duration at 30.9%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for East Bethel from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,692
East Bethel
Median Income
$110,000
+62% vs avg
Median Home Value
$363,900
+60% vs avg
Median Age
40.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Anoka County) - East Bethel's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
370K+11%
Median Income
$101,869+45%
Median Home Value
$346,500+80%
Poverty Rate
7%-5%
Unemployment
4.3%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for East Bethel, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,695/mo
Poverty Rate
3.2% -77% vs avg
Unemployment 3.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.1%
Work From Home 13.3%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 91.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35.9%
Short Sleep Duration
30.9%
High Blood Pressure
29.8%
Physical Inactivity
22.8%
Binge Drinking
19.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.1%
Current Smoking
14.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.3%
Current Asthma
10%
Diabetes
9.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.4%
Annual Checkup 72%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.3%
Stroke
2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of East Bethel, MN? ▼
East Bethel, MN has a population of 11,692 people, located in Anoka County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in East Bethel? ▼
The median household income in East Bethel, MN is $110,000 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 3.2%.
What is the median home value in East Bethel? ▼
The median home value in East Bethel, MN is $363,900. Median rent is $1,695/month.
What are the top health concerns in East Bethel? ▼
The top health indicators in East Bethel include Obesity (35.9%), Short Sleep Duration (30.9%), High Blood Pressure (29.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in East Bethel? ▼
The median age in East Bethel, MN is 40.9 years. 23.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

East Bethel, MN is located in Anoka County, Minnesota. With a population of 12K and a $110,000 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the East Bethel area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using East Bethel's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Anoka County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.