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Bethany, OR

Bethany is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Washington County, Oregon, United States. It is situated north of U.S. Route 26 and Oak Hills, near Beaverton, approximately four miles northwest of Cedar Mill, and is within the Portland metropolitan area.

As of the census of 2010, there were 20,646 people, 7,205 households, and 5,579 families residing in Bethany. The racial makeup of Bethany was 60.4% White, 31.7% Asian, 1.7% Black, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

The name Bethany was first applied to a crossroads trading center about two miles northeast of the current location, where a Presbyterian church stands today. The area was first settled by Ulrich Gerber, who came from Switzerland in the mid-1870s. Gerber helped establish the first post office in the area in 1878, about a mile east of the current Bethany School, and suggested the name Bethany. "Bethany" is a Hebrew word, originally applied to a place in Palestine near Jerusalem, and used as a place name all over the United States, especially in connection with a church. The post office was discontinued in 1904. The area's first public library was opened in July 2007 by a non-profit organization named the Cedar Mill Community Library Association, which has operated a library in nearby Cedar Mill since 1976. It is considered a branch of that library and is named the Cedar Mill Community Library @ Bethany.

Bethany places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The city boasts several healthcare facilities, including the Bethany Health Care Center and Providence Primary Care - Bethany, which offers a range of medical services to residents. Bethany Athletic Club provides a full-service fitness experience with group classes, personal training, and an aquatic center. Planet Fitness offers affordable gym memberships with a variety of equipment and fitness classes. Bethany Physical Therapy offers personalized physical therapy and rehabilitation services. Hillsboro Wellness focuses on chiropractic care, massage therapy, and holistic health services. Sunset Athletic Club features tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities. 

Top sites in Bethany, OR are Bethany Village Centre, Play Street Museum - Beaverton, and Kaiser Woods Park

Population: 31,700 (2023). ZIP codes: 97006, 97229. Area codes: 503, 971. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Area: 4.48 sq mi (11.60 km²).

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What are the demographics of Bethany, OR?

Bethany, OR is home to a population of 31k people, of which 79.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 35% of Bethany, OR residents were born outside of the country (10.9k people). In 2022, there were 1.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.3k people) in Bethany, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.9k Asian (non-Hispanic) and 1.31k Two+ (non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the history of Bethany, OR?

The name Bethany was first applied to a crossroads trading center about two miles northeast of the current location, where a Presbyterian church stands today. The area was first settled by Ulrich Gerber, who came from Switzerland in the mid-1870s. Gerber helped establish the first post office in the area in 1878, about a mile east of the current Bethany School, and suggested the name Bethany. "Bethany" is a Hebrew word, originally applied to a place in Palestine near Jerusalem, and used as a place name all over the United States, especially in connection with a church. The post office was discontinued in 1904. The area's first public library was opened in July 2007 by a non-profit organization named the Cedar Mill Community Library Association, which has operated a library in nearby Cedar Mill since 1976. It is considered a branch of that library and is named the Cedar Mill Community Library @ Bethany.

What county is Bethany, OR?

Bethany is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Washington County, Oregon, United States. It is situated north of U.S. Route 26 and Oak Hills, near Beaverton, approximately four miles northwest of Cedar Mill, and is within the Portland metropolitan area. As of the census of 2010, there were 20,646 people, 7,205 households, and 5,579 families residing in Bethany. 

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Washington County

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Bethany Village Centre

Play Street Museum - Beaverton

Kaiser Woods Park

Bethany Health Care Center

Providence Primary Care - Bethany

Bethany Athletic Club

Planet Fitness

Bethany Physical Therapy 

Hillsboro Wellness

Sunset Athletic Club

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