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Bethlehem

West Virginia · 2,499 residents · 3.544 sq mi
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Bethlehem is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,896. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $118,800. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,499
−6%since 2000
from 2,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
705 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.2
+10%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bethlehem
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,896
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,802 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,591
+44%since 2000
from $21,995 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,553)
Black1.1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian1.6%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(199)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,388)
Black1.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian1.5%(37)
Other1.6%(40)
Diversity Score11.4%(285)
Diversity Score
11
+52%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethlehem, West Virginia?

Bethlehem, West Virginia has about 2,499 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethlehem, West Virginia?

The typical household in Bethlehem, West Virginia earns about $60,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethlehem, West Virginia expensive?

In Bethlehem, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $118,800, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Bethlehem, West Virginia?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bethlehem, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethlehem, West Virginia?

About 4.8% of people in Bethlehem, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethlehem, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethlehem, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 195 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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