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Bethlehem

Mississippi · 155 residents · 3.877 sq mi
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Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 63 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 65.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

155
−29%since 2023
from 218 in 2023
2020 – 2024
40 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 56 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.2
+178%since 2023
from 11.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
13918823728633520202024Bethlehem
2024155
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,041
+63%since 2023
from $18,387 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
65.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.521
−1%since 2023
from 0.528 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

48.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
51.9% rent
51.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
27.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino59.2%(129)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.4%(132)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino40.6%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.3%(93)
60
Unchangedsince 2023
from 60 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
74.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
29.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

34.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
65.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
22.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
86.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
13.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Bethlehem, Mississippi?

Bethlehem, Mississippi has about 155 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bethlehem, Mississippi?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bethlehem, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethlehem, Mississippi?

About 65.8% of people in Bethlehem, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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