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Bethlehem

Mississippi · 319 residents · 3.877 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2021. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 83.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

319
+72%vs 2021
vs 186 in 2021
2020 – 2024
82 / sq mi
+72%vs 2021
vs 48 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
36.1
+668%vs 2021
vs 4.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
13918823728633520202024Bethlehem
2024155
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$7,877
−17%vs 2021
vs $9,511 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
83.5%
−9.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction31.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$9,999
US average: $265,253
94.8%
+54.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.0% in 2021
5.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino61.3%(114)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.3%(110)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(254)
Black13.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.8%(117)
37
−38%vs 2021
vs 59 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.4%
+20.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
78.1%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
4.8%
−8.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.7%
+15.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.1% in 2021
47.3%
−15.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.9% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
25.4%
+15.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethlehem, Mississippi?

Bethlehem, Mississippi has about 319 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Bethlehem, Mississippi expensive?

In Bethlehem, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Bethlehem, Mississippi?

About 20.4% 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 83.5% 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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