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Bethlehem

Pennsylvania · 75,781 residents · 19.115 sq mi
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Bethlehem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,034. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
75,781
+6%since 2000
from 71,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,964 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 3,732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
71K73K75K77K79K1990201020202024Bethlehem
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,034
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,815 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,480
+76%since 2000
from $18,987 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
49.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+16%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(53,408)
Black3.1%(2,244)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(13,002)
Asian2.2%(1,557)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(34,377)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56%(42,411)
Black7.2%(5,447)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(22,101)
Asian3.4%(2,572)
Other2.9%(2,162)
Diversity Score72.8%(55,197)
Diversity Score
73
+51%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has about 75,781 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania earns about $56,034 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethlehem, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $175,600, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

About 16.4% of people in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethlehem, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,353 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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