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Bethlehem

West Virginia · 2,605 residents · 3.544 sq mi
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Bethlehem has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,200. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,605
−2%since 2000
from 2,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
735 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+8%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bethlehem
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,042
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,802 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,384
+56%since 2000
from $21,995 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,411)
Black1.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(40)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other1.3%(34)
Diversity Score11.7%(306)
Diversity Score
12
+56%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethlehem, West Virginia?

Bethlehem, West Virginia has about 2,605 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bethlehem, West Virginia earns about $71,042 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 $164,200, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Bethlehem, West Virginia?

About 45.4% 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 8.6% 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 89 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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