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Bethlehem

New Hampshire · 1,058 residents · 1.634 sq mi
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Bethlehem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,625. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $262,000. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,058
−4%since 2023
from 1,097 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
647 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 671 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 45.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7998809621K1K201020202024Bethlehem
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,556 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,879
+10%since 2023
from $32,722 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+4%since 2023
from 0.406 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $243,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,066 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+9%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,089)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.8%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(997)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(55)
Diversity Score13.7%(144)
Diversity Score
14
+654%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−12%since 2023
from 19.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
Female
59.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethlehem, New Hampshire?

Bethlehem, New Hampshire has about 1,058 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethlehem, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Bethlehem, New Hampshire earns about $64,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethlehem, New Hampshire expensive?

In Bethlehem, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $262,000, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Bethlehem, New Hampshire?

About 52.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bethlehem, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethlehem, New Hampshire?

About 11.5% of people in Bethlehem, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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