How long is the commute from Bethel, AK?
Workers who live in Bethel, AK take an average of 9.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
18.6% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
30.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 9.8 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 30.5%
How people in Bethel get to work
| Means of transportation | Bethel | Bethel Census Area | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 40.4% (±5.9 points) | 22.6% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.8% (±5.2 points) | 11.7% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 18.6% (±4.1 points) | 30.4% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 10.2% (±3.1 points) | 27.8% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±3.7 points) | 7.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Bethel, the average commute is higher than in Bethel Census Area (7.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bethel, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bethel Census Area (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bethel Census Area, Bethel ranks 1 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 76 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bethel
| Vehicles available | Bethel | Bethel Census Area | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 30.5% (±5.6 points) | 57.7% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% (±5.9 points) | 26.2% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.4% (±5.2 points) | 11.7% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.7% (±3.0 points) | 4.5% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Bethel, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bethel Census Area (57.7%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (9.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bethel
| Bethel | Bethel Census Area | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±3.7 points) | 7.1% (±2.7 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.7 points) | 96.5% (±0.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±2.6 points) | 84.9% (±1.7 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Bethel, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Bethel Census Area (84.9%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (91.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bethel
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | — | 9.8 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Napaskiak | 6.4 mi | 3.9 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Napakiak | 9.6 mi | 5.2 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Kwethluk | 12 mi | 5.8 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Akiak | 21 mi | 5.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Nunapitchuk | 23 mi | 6.5 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Eek | 41 mi | 5.6 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Lower Kalskag | 69 mi | 7.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Russian Mission | 70 mi | 5.1 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Napaskiak, AK (3.9 minutes), Napakiak, AK (5.2 minutes), Kwethluk, AK (5.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bethel Census Area, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethel | 9.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 2 | Upper Kalskag | 8.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Lower Kalskag | 7.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 4 | Nightmute | 6.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 5 | Nunapitchuk | 6.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 | Akiak | 5.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 7 | Kwethluk | 5.8 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Bethel Census Area, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bethel
How long is the average commute in Bethel?
Workers who live in Bethel, AK take an average of 9.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bethel without a car?
30.5% of households in Bethel have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bethel?
8.5% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Bethel worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel city, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel city, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel city, Alaska
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bethel city, Alaska (place:06520, in state:02).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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