CITY · 2020 ACS
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
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024155
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.5%
Construction31.5%
Retail trade29.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Education & health services6.8%
Information4.8%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale 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
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)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
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 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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MississippiDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024