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CITY · 2010 ACS

Bethlehem

New Hampshire · 972 residents · 1.634 sq mi
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Bethlehem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $141,100. Households here earn about 50% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
972
−1%vs 2011
vs 986 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
595 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 603 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+5%vs 2011
vs 37.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7998809621K1K201020202024Bethlehem
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,528
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $47,083 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,528
−6%vs 2011
vs $21,841 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.376 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $142,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $773 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−13.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.6% in 2011
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.2%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
+14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+48%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(806)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.7%(145)
Diversity Score38.6%(381)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(926)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(28)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.9%(28)
Diversity Score14.3%(139)
Diversity Score
14
−63%vs 2011
vs 39 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−10%vs 2011
vs 16.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Female
47.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Foreign born
5.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethlehem, New Hampshire?

Bethlehem, New Hampshire has about 972 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bethlehem, New Hampshire earns about $31,528 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 $141,100, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Bethlehem, New Hampshire?

About 25.9% 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 9.4% of people in Bethlehem, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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