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New Bethlehem

Pennsylvania · 978 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 $37,083. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,100. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
978
−7%since 2000
from 1,057 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,099 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+1%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7888879861K1K1990201020202024New Bethlehem
2024957
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,069 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,727
+39%since 2000
from $17,796 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
51.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(930)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score7.2%(71)
Diversity Score
7
+105%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has about 978 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania earns about $37,083 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 $96,100, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

About 17.2% 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 25.4% of people in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 173 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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