CITY
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
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024155
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
Education & health services9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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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)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
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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MississippiDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024