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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Bethlehem

Pennsylvania · 1,151 residents · 0.466 sq mi
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New Bethlehem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,276. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $42,200. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 41% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,151
+9%vs 2000
vs 1,057 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,470 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 2,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.9
+2%vs 2000
vs 45.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7888879861K1K1990201020202024New Bethlehem
2024957
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,276
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,069 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,297
−37%vs 2000
vs $17,796 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.0%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$236
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $355 in 2000
US average: $450
56.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.3% in 2000
43.1% rent
2.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,036)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(37)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,146)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(12)
1
−69%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.1%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has about 1,151 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania earns about $17,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $42,200, and the typical rent is about $236 a month.

How educated are people in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

About 18.0% of people in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 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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