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Bethlehem

North Carolina · 4,214 residents · 7.625 sq mi
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Bethlehem is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,328. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $171,200. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,214
+13%since 2000
from 3,713 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
553 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+16%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Bethlehem
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,328
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,443 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,279
+6%since 2000
from $28,537 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,560)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(66)
Asian1.4%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(330)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(4,004)
Black0.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2%(83)
Asian0.9%(38)
Other1.5%(61)
Diversity Score12.2%(516)
Diversity Score
12
+38%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethlehem, North Carolina?

Bethlehem, North Carolina has about 4,214 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethlehem, North Carolina?

The typical household in Bethlehem, North Carolina earns about $60,328 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethlehem, North Carolina expensive?

In Bethlehem, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $171,200, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Bethlehem, North Carolina?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bethlehem, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethlehem, North Carolina?

About 7.3% of people in Bethlehem, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethlehem, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethlehem, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,014 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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