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Bethlehem

Georgia · 715 residents · 2.578 sq mi
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Bethlehem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,281. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $123,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
715
Unchangedsince 2000
from 716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.4
+18%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2586189781K2K1990201020202024Bethlehem
2024707
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58%(57)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(53)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145%(36)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.5%(61)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.8%(56)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412%(86)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.3%(95)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.2%(73)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.4%(96)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749%(64)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.6%(26)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,281
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,969
+28%since 2000
from $17,214 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−22%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bethlehem on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(602)
Black4.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(54)
Asian2.9%(21)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(531)
Black6%(43)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(101)
Asian1.8%(13)
Other2.2%(16)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican16.5%(172)
Dominican8%(83)
Puerto Rican7.2%(75)
Honduran5.2%(54)
Colombian3%(31)
Cuban0.6%(6)
Asian origin
Hmong0.4%(4)
Chinese0.3%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Fijian0.5%(5)
Ancestry
English11.2%(117)
American7.3%(76)
German2.7%(28)
Irish2.3%(24)
Italian1.2%(12)
Swedish1%(10)
Scottish0.9%(9)
British0.8%(8)
Swiss0.4%(4)
Dutch0.3%(3)
Polish0.3%(3)
Welsh0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population · Largest Dominican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−58.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38%(116)
Married53.1%(162)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.9%(27)
Women 15+
Never married27.2%(78)
Married53%(152)
Widowed12.5%(36)
Divorced7.3%(21)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethlehem, Georgia?

Bethlehem, Georgia has about 715 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethlehem, Georgia?

The typical household in Bethlehem, Georgia earns about $53,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethlehem, Georgia expensive?

In Bethlehem, Georgia, the median home is worth about $123,400, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Bethlehem, Georgia?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bethlehem, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethlehem, Georgia?

About 2.8% of people in Bethlehem, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethlehem, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethlehem, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 337 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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