CENSUS AREA · AK

Bethel Census Area, Alaska

Bethel Census Area is a census area in Alaska with FIPS code 02050 and an estimated population of 18,224 (Census 2023), 6th largest of 30 in the state.

County facts

Name: Bethel Census Area
State: Alaska
Type: census area
FIPS code: 02050
State FIPS: 02
Population (2023): 18,224
Change since 2020: -2.3%
State rank: 6 of 30

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in Alaska

Anchorage Municipality Matanuska-Susitna Borough Fairbanks North Star Borough Kenai Peninsula Borough Juneau City and Borough Ketchikan Gateway Borough Kodiak Island Borough North Slope Borough All 30

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Bethel Census Area?

Bethel Census Area, Alaska has the five-digit FIPS code 02050: 02 for the state and 050 for the county.

What state is Bethel Census Area in?

Bethel Census Area is in Alaska.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.