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Bethlehem

New Hampshire · 826 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 $39,910. Population has fallen 22% since 2019, a loss of 231 residents. Median home value is $163,100. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
826
−22%since 2019
from 1,057 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
506 / sq mi
−22%since 2019
from 647 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
−6%since 2019
from 50.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7998809621K1K201020202024Bethlehem
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,910
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,508
−6%since 2019
from $26,120 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $147,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $819 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
32.2% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+39%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,039)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(18)
Diversity Score4.2%(44)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(789)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other1.7%(14)
Diversity Score7.8%(64)
Diversity Score
8
+87%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 34.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+15%since 2019
from 24.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 67.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.0% in 2019
Female
54.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.0% in 2019
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethlehem, New Hampshire?

Bethlehem, New Hampshire has about 826 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bethlehem, New Hampshire earns about $39,910 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 $163,100, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Bethlehem, New Hampshire?

About 36.7% 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 9.0% of people in Bethlehem, New Hampshire 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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