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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Bethlehem

Pennsylvania · 470 residents · 0.152 sq mi
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South Bethlehem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,900. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

470
+6%vs 2000
vs 444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,092 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 2,921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.3
+2%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3564114665205751990201020202024South Bethlehem
2024382
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,614
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,688 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,003
−32%vs 2000
vs $16,266 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$285
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $320 in 2000
US average: $450
78.5%
+8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.6% in 2000
21.5% rent
1.8
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(441)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(470)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 20.9 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 South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has about 470 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania earns about $22,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $40,900, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% of people in South 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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