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South Bethlehem

Pennsylvania · 489 residents · 0.152 sq mi
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South Bethlehem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
+10%since 2000
from 444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,217 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+5%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3564114665205751990201020202024South Bethlehem
2024382
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,679
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,832
+65%since 2000
from $16,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−26%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(472)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score4.2%(20)
Diversity Score
4
+149%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has about 489 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania earns about $52,679 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 $82,900, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

About 17.6% 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 14.8% of people in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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