Bethlehem, NC

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Bethlehem Overview

3,688
TOTAL POPULATION
1,899
MALE POPULATION
1,789
FEMALE POPULATION
106.15
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.21
FEMALES / 100 MALES
52.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$51,662
PER CAPITA INCOME
$104,602
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,838
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
46.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
53.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,844
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Bethlehem

The most populous races in Bethlehem are White / Caucasian (3,440 | 93.3%), Asian (215 | 5.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (154 | 4.2%).
Race in Bethlehem
Race# Population% Population
Asian2155.8%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1544.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,44093.3%
Two or more Races330.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total3,688100.0%

Ancestry in Bethlehem

The most populous ancestries reported in Bethlehem are German (932 | 25.3%), Irish (780 | 21.1%), American (511 | 13.9%), English (320 | 8.7%), and Italian (199 | 5.4%), together accounting for 74.4% of all Bethlehem residents.
Ancestry in Bethlehem
Ancestry# Population% Population
American51113.9%
Austrian110.3%
British160.4%
Central American411.1%
Chinese150.4%
Croatian150.4%
Dutch140.4%
English3208.7%
European270.7%
French270.7%
French Canadian100.3%
German93225.3%
Honduran411.1%
Indian (Asian)1614.4%
Irish78021.1%
Italian1995.4%
Mexican290.8%
Polish1474.0%
Portuguese110.3%
Russian110.3%
Scandinavian140.4%
Scotch-Irish591.6%
Scottish912.5%
Slovak130.4%
Swedish320.9%
Thai541.5%
Welsh140.4%
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Immigrants in Bethlehem

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bethlehem came from Asia (142 | 3.8%), China (88 | 2.4%), Eastern Asia (88 | 2.4%), South Central Asia (54 | 1.5%), and India (43 | 1.2%), together accounting for 11.3% of all Bethlehem residents.
Immigrants in Bethlehem
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1423.8%
Central America411.1%
China882.4%
Eastern Asia882.4%
Europe110.3%
Honduras411.1%
India431.2%
Latin America411.1%
Northern Europe110.3%
Pakistan110.3%
South Central Asia541.5%
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Sex and Age in Bethlehem

Sex and Age in Bethlehem

The most populous age groups in Bethlehem are 70 to 74 Years (220 | 11.6%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (248 | 13.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (1.0%)22 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Years133 (7.0%)35 (2.0%)
10 to 14 Years68 (3.6%)124 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years123 (6.5%)123 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)80 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years168 (8.8%)112 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years68 (3.6%)3 (0.2%)
35 to 39 Years88 (4.6%)241 (13.5%)
40 to 44 Years93 (4.9%)65 (3.6%)
45 to 49 Years169 (8.9%)51 (2.9%)
50 to 54 Years108 (5.7%)115 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years193 (10.2%)146 (8.2%)
60 to 64 Years200 (10.5%)248 (13.9%)
65 to 69 Years113 (5.9%)126 (7.0%)
70 to 74 Years220 (11.6%)104 (5.8%)
75 to 79 Years56 (2.9%)112 (6.3%)
80 to 84 Years21 (1.1%)31 (1.7%)
85 Years and over59 (3.1%)51 (2.9%)
Total1,899 (100.0%)1,789 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bethlehem

Median Family Size in Bethlehem

The median family size in Bethlehem is 2.76 persons per family, with married-couple families (898 | 78.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.84 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (91 | 7.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.09 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bethlehem
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple898 (78.3%)2.84
Single Male/Father91 (7.9%)2.09
Single Female/Mother158 (13.8%)2.63
Total Families1,147 (100.0%)2.76

Median Household Size in Bethlehem

The median household size in Bethlehem is 2.28 persons per household, with married-couple households (898 | 55.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.84 persons per household. non-family households (470 | 29.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bethlehem
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple898 (55.5%)2.84
Single Male/Father91 (5.6%)2.09
Single Female/Mother158 (9.8%)2.63
Non-family470 (29.1%)1.12
Total Households1,617 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethlehem

Out of a total of 1,617 households in Bethlehem, 1,147 (70.9%) are family households, while 470 (29.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 767, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 435.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethlehem
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-435 (26.9%)
2-Person Households767 (47.4%)35 (2.2%)
3-Person Households196 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households131 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households41 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households12 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,147 (70.9%)470 (29.1%)

Female Fertility in Bethlehem

Fertility by Age in Bethlehem

Female Fertility by Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethlehem

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethlehem
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Bethlehem

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bethlehem
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethlehem

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethlehem
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Bethlehem

Income Overview in Bethlehem

Per Capita Income in Bethlehem is $51,662, while median incomes of families and households are $104,602 and $75,838 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,688$51,662
Median Family Income1,147$104,602
Mean Family Income1,147$137,821
Median Household Income1,617$75,838
Mean Household Income1,617$112,093
Income Deficit1,147$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,68846.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,68853.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,6880.44

Earnings by Sex in Bethlehem

Average Earnings in Bethlehem are $53,017, $67,683 for men and $36,250 for women, a difference of 46.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Bethlehem
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,050 (54.4%)$67,683
Female880 (45.6%)$36,250
Total1,930 (100.0%)$53,017

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethlehem

The most common earnings brackets in Bethlehem are $100,000+ for men (308 | 29.3%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (156 | 17.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethlehem
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less31 (2.9%)98 (11.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9999 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49934 (3.2%)54 (6.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)16 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49954 (5.1%)12 (1.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99911 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49954 (5.1%)11 (1.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99910 (0.9%)18 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)23 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)10 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99920 (1.9%)77 (8.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)107 (12.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99964 (6.1%)28 (3.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (0.7%)58 (6.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99935 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99982 (7.8%)88 (10.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999111 (10.6%)156 (17.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99961 (5.8%)83 (9.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999159 (15.1%)20 (2.3%)
$100,000+308 (29.3%)21 (2.4%)
Total1,050 (100.0%)880 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethlehem

Average earnings in Bethlehem are $67,683 for men and $42,016 for women, a difference of 37.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $136,453, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $45,234. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,279, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $34,319.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethlehem
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,234$0
College or Associate's Degree$62,159$34,319
Bachelor's Degree$96,759$51,799
Graduate Degree$136,453$54,279
Total$67,683$42,016

Family Income in Bethlehem

Family Income Brackets in Bethlehem

According to the Bethlehem family income data, there are 309 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Bethlehem
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000191.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999242.1%
$35,000 to $49,999575.0%
$50,000 to $74,99927624.1%
$75,000 to $99,99915613.6%
$100,000 to $149,99930926.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991149.9%
$200,000+19216.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethlehem

3-person families (196 | 17.1%) account for the highest median family income in Bethlehem with $125,426 per family, while 2-person families (767 | 66.9%) have the highest median income of $58,952 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethlehem
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families767 (66.9%)$117,903
3-Person Families196 (17.1%)$125,426
4-Person Families131 (11.4%)$76,597
5-Person Families41 (3.6%)$0
6-Person Families12 (1.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,147 (100.0%)$104,602

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethlehem

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethlehem
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners172 (15.0%)$62,292
1 Earner455 (39.7%)$118,368
2 Earners460 (40.1%)$119,783
3+ Earners60 (5.2%)$0
Total1,147 (100.0%)$104,602

Household Income in Bethlehem

Household Income Brackets in Bethlehem

With 450 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bethlehem, accounting for 27.8% of all households. In contrast, only 21 households (1.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bethlehem
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000472.9%
$10,000 to $14,999211.3%
$15,000 to $24,999613.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991126.9%
$35,000 to $49,999875.4%
$50,000 to $74,99945027.8%
$75,000 to $99,99919612.1%
$100,000 to $149,99933520.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991167.2%
$200,000+19211.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bethlehem

The median household income in Bethlehem is $75,838, with the highest median household income of $117,604 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 719 households (44.5%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bethlehem
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years432 (26.7%)$76,343
45 to 64 Years719 (44.5%)$117,604
65+ Years466 (28.8%)$61,316
Total1,617 (100.0%)$75,838

Poverty in Bethlehem

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethlehem

With 1.6% poverty level for males and 3.1% for females among the residents of Bethlehem, 75 year old and over males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (8.8%) and 55 females (14.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years19 (4.8%)55 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (1.6%)55 (3.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethlehem

According to the poverty statistics in Bethlehem, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years154 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years47 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years65 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years58 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years236 (100.0%)115 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years181 (100.0%)306 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years277 (100.0%)166 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years374 (95.2%)339 (86.0%)
65 to 74 Years333 (100.0%)230 (100.0%)
75 Years and over124 (91.2%)194 (100.0%)
Total1,868 (98.4%)1,734 (96.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethlehem

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bethlehem show that 2.1% or 19 of the total 898 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.6%, comprising of 19 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethlehem
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children710 (97.4%)19 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total879 (97.9%)19 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethlehem

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethlehem
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bethlehem

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bethlehem
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children19 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Bethlehem

Employment by Class of Employer in Bethlehem

Among the 1,762 employed individuals in Bethlehem, private company employees (1,237 | 70.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (151 | 8.6%), and self-employed (incorporated) (109 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bethlehem
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,23770.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1096.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1518.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations975.5%
Local Government Employees1045.9%
State Government Employees402.3%
Federal Government Employees241.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,762100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bethlehem

According to the labor force statistics for Bethlehem, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,258), 56.6% or 1,844 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 53 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 280 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 76.1% or 54 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years68 (31.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years10 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years280 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years71 (100.0%)54 (76.1%)
35 to 44 Years461 (94.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years317 (71.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years277 (81.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years231 (51.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years121 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,844 (56.6%)53 (2.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethlehem

According to labor force statistics for Bethlehem, 79.2% of individuals (1,638) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,068) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 54 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 91.1% or 604 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.3% or 54 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethlehem
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School52 (61.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma312 (64.5%)84 (17.3%)
College / Associate Degree604 (91.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher669 (79.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,638 (79.2%)68 (3.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bethlehem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bethlehem are Management (345 | 19.3%), Community & Social Service (286 | 16.0%), Education Instruction & Library (187 | 10.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (129 | 7.2%), and Business & Financial (127 | 7.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bethlehem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bethlehem, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Business & Financial (87.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.9%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (70.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bethlehem
OccupationMaleFemale
Management182 (52.7%)163 (47.2%)
Business & Financial111 (87.4%)16 (12.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science96 (74.4%)33 (25.6%)
Computers & Mathematics46 (58.2%)33 (41.8%)
Architecture & Engineering19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 94 (32.9%)192 (67.1%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library75 (40.1%)112 (59.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment19 (29.2%)46 (70.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating13 (24.1%)41 (75.9%)
Health Technologists13 (34.2%)25 (65.8%)
Total (Category)496 (52.7%)445 (47.3%)
Total (Overall)953 (53.2%)838 (46.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bethlehem are Food Preparation & Serving (148 | 8.3%), Healthcare Support (28 | 1.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (22 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Bethlehem

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bethlehem, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (50.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (23.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (77.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (50.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bethlehem
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving34 (23.0%)114 (77.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11 (50.0%)11 (50.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)45 (22.7%)153 (77.3%)
Total (Overall)953 (53.2%)838 (46.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bethlehem are Sales & Related (233 | 13.0%), and Office & Administration (157 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bethlehem

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bethlehem
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related170 (73.0%)63 (27.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)157 (100.0%)
Total (Category)170 (43.6%)220 (56.4%)
Total (Overall)953 (53.2%)838 (46.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bethlehem are Construction & Extraction (57 | 3.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (38 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bethlehem

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bethlehem
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)953 (53.2%)838 (46.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bethlehem are Production (154 | 8.6%), and Material Moving (13 | 0.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bethlehem

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bethlehem
OccupationMaleFemale
Production134 (87.0%)20 (13.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)147 (88.0%)20 (12.0%)
Total (Overall)953 (53.2%)838 (46.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethlehem

Employment Industries in Bethlehem

The major employment industries in Bethlehem include Manufacturing (250 | 14.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (245 | 13.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (244 | 13.6%), Educational Services (239 | 13.3%), and Retail Trade (237 | 13.2%).
Employment Industries in Bethlehem

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethlehem

The Bethlehem industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (81.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bethlehem
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction96 (91.4%)9 (8.6%)
Manufacturing166 (66.4%)84 (33.6%)
Wholesale Trade24 (42.9%)32 (57.1%)
Retail Trade124 (52.3%)113 (47.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing24 (61.5%)15 (38.5%)
Professional & Scientific107 (75.3%)35 (24.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services119 (49.8%)120 (50.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance60 (24.6%)184 (75.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services46 (18.8%)199 (81.2%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total953 (53.2%)838 (46.8%)

Education in Bethlehem

School Enrollment in Bethlehem

The most common levels of schooling among the 713 students in Bethlehem are high school (219 | 30.7%), elementary school (180 | 25.3%), and middle school (165 | 23.1%).
School Enrollment in Bethlehem
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool304.2%
Kindergarten152.1%
Elementary School18025.3%
Middle School16523.1%
High School21930.7%
College / Undergraduate7210.1%
Graduate / Professional324.5%
Total713100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bethlehem

Out of a total of 713 students who are enrolled in schools in Bethlehem, 187 (26.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 526 (73.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 30 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bethlehem
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old133 (79.2%)35 (20.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds176 (91.7%)16 (8.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds88 (75.2%)29 (24.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds71 (55.0%)58 (45.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over45 (70.3%)19 (29.7%)
Total526 (73.8%)187 (26.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bethlehem

Education (400 | 33.2%), business (217 | 18.0%), engineering (132 | 11.0%), arts & humanities (116 | 9.6%), and computers & mathematics (103 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 1,204 individuals in Bethlehem who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bethlehem
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1038.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural746.1%
Physical & Health Sciences191.6%
Psychology151.3%
Social Sciences151.3%
Engineering13211.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology383.2%
Business21718.0%
Education40033.2%
Literature & Languages262.2%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts100.8%
Communications393.2%
Arts & Humanities1169.6%
Total1,204100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bethlehem

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethlehem

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bethlehem are males with 2 vehicles (378, accounting for 40.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (368, making up 45.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethlehem
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle147 (15.9%)143 (17.1%)
2 Vehicles378 (40.9%)368 (43.9%)
3 Vehicles340 (36.8%)264 (31.5%)
4 Vehicles25 (2.7%)45 (5.4%)
5 or more Vehicles34 (3.7%)18 (2.1%)
Total924 (100.0%)838 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bethlehem

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bethlehem are 20 to 24 minutes (530 commuters, 32.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (322 commuters, 19.9%), and 60 to 89 minutes (183 commuters, 11.3%).
Commute Time in Bethlehem
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes774.8%
10 to 14 Minutes17610.9%
15 to 19 Minutes32219.9%
20 to 24 Minutes53032.8%
25 to 29 Minutes915.6%
30 to 34 Minutes815.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes352.2%
45 to 59 Minutes724.5%
60 to 89 Minutes18311.3%
90 or more Minutes483.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Bethlehem

The most common commute times in Bethlehem are 15 to 19 minutes (202 commuters, 22.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (373 commuters, 51.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bethlehem
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes20 (2.2%)57 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes90 (10.2%)86 (11.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes202 (22.8%)120 (16.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes157 (17.7%)373 (51.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes80 (9.0%)11 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes63 (7.1%)18 (2.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes35 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes54 (6.1%)18 (2.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes147 (16.6%)36 (5.0%)
90 or more Minutes39 (4.4%)9 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethlehem

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bethlehem are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (157, 17.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (166, 22.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethlehem
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM54 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM31 (3.5%)29 (4.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM19 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM129 (14.5%)15 (2.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM89 (10.0%)79 (10.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM157 (17.7%)166 (22.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM127 (14.3%)147 (20.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM140 (15.8%)101 (13.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM14 (1.6%)11 (1.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM28 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM11 (1.2%)16 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM54 (6.1%)58 (8.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM34 (3.8%)106 (14.6%)
Total887 (100.0%)728 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bethlehem

Occupancy by Ownership in Bethlehem

Of the total 1,617 dwellings in Bethlehem, owner-occupied units account for 1,371 (84.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 246 (15.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bethlehem
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,37184.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units24615.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,617100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethlehem

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethlehem
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household43526.9%
2-Person Household80249.6%
3-Person Household19612.1%
4+ Person Household18411.4%
Total Housing Units1,617100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethlehem

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethlehem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household344 (79.1%)91 (20.9%)
2-Person Household710 (88.5%)92 (11.5%)
3-Person Household187 (95.4%)9 (4.6%)
4+ Person Household130 (70.7%)54 (29.3%)
Total Housing Units1,371 (84.8%)246 (15.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethlehem

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethlehem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School93 (69.4%)41 (30.6%)
High School Diploma235 (96.3%)9 (3.7%)
College/Associate Degree456 (69.9%)196 (30.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher587 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethlehem

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethlehem
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years18711.6%
35 to 44 Years24515.1%
45 to 54 Years25315.7%
55 to 64 Years46628.8%
65 to 74 Years26316.3%
75 to 84 Years1448.9%
85 Years and Over593.6%
Total1,617100.0%

Housing Finances in Bethlehem

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethlehem

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethlehem
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,371 (84.8%)$84,970
Renter-Occupied246 (15.2%)$67,826
Average1,617 (100.0%)$75,838

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethlehem

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethlehem
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00047 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99921 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)11 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99939 (2.8%)11 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999112 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99974 (5.4%)14 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999302 (22.0%)147 (59.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999142 (10.4%)54 (22.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999325 (23.7%)9 (3.7%)
$150,000 or more309 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,371 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethlehem

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethlehem
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30054 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499131 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799434 (31.7%)139 (56.5%)
$800 to $999119 (8.7%)65 (26.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499306 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999197 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49959 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9993 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more68 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,371 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bethlehem

Housing Structures in Bethlehem

Housing Structures in Bethlehem
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,40186.6%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments875.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other1298.0%
Total1,617100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethlehem

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethlehem
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,348 (96.2%)53 (3.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)87 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other23 (17.8%)106 (82.2%)
Total1,371 (84.8%)246 (15.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethlehem

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethlehem
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room19 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms369 (26.9%)204 (82.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms533 (38.9%)28 (11.4%)
8 or more Rooms450 (32.8%)14 (5.7%)
Total1,371 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethlehem

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethlehem
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas300 (21.9%)28 (11.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas72 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity968 (70.6%)207 (84.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene19 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)11 (4.5%)
No Fuel Used12 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,371 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethlehem

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethlehem
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle14 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle365 (26.6%)93 (37.8%)
2 Vehicles538 (39.2%)103 (41.9%)
3 or more Vehicles454 (33.1%)50 (20.3%)
Total1,371 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bethlehem

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bethlehem

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units575796
Median Property Value$295,100$252,700
Median Household Income$81,146$127
Monthly Housing Costs$552$68
Real Estate Taxes$2,503$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethlehem

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethlehem
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00012 (2.1%)8 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99924 (4.2%)11 (1.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999260 (45.2%)466 (58.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999203 (35.3%)187 (23.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99922 (3.8%)56 (7.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99954 (9.4%)68 (8.5%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total575 (100.0%)796 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethlehem

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethlehem
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00033 (5.7%)23 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99951 (8.9%)14 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99980 (13.9%)9 (1.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)32 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999109 (19.0%)74 (9.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99954 (9.4%)193 (24.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99966 (11.5%)88 (11.1%)
$150,000 or more182 (31.7%)259 (32.5%)
Total575 (100.0%)796 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bethlehem

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bethlehem
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x171 (29.7%)96,136 (12,077.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x74 (12.9%)277 (34.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x75 (13.0%)100 (12.6%)
4.0x or more236 (41.0%)199 (25.0%)
Total575 (100.0%)796 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethlehem

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethlehem
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80031 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499109 (19.0%)72 (9.0%)
$800 to $1,499435 (75.6%)340 (42.7%)
Total575 (100.0%)796 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bethlehem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethlehem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years591 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years172 (66.1%)88 (33.9%)
35 to 44 Years409 (84.0%)78 (16.0%)
45 to 54 Years374 (84.4%)69 (15.6%)
55 to 64 Years735 (93.4%)52 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years563 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older330 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,401 (92.2%)287 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethlehem

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethlehem
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen591 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethlehem

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethlehem
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000133 (92.4%)11 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999221 (75.4%)72 (24.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999770 (83.7%)150 (16.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999459 (89.5%)54 (10.5%)
$100,000 and over1,818 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethlehem

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years154 (26.1%)458 (77.5%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)171 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)172 (66.1%)
35 to 44 Years76 (15.6%)409 (84.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)374 (84.4%)
55 to 64 Years114 (14.5%)709 (90.1%)
65 to 74 Years563 (100.0%)349 (62.0%)
75 Years and over330 (100.0%)201 (60.9%)
Total1,237 (33.5%)2,899 (78.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bethlehem

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (10.0%)
18 to 34 Years34 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years121 (14.2%)109 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years89 (26.7%)27 (11.7%)
75 Years and over52 (38.2%)123 (63.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bethlehem

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bethlehem: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years55 (6.5%)15 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years22 (6.6%)15 (6.5%)
75 Years and over40 (29.4%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bethlehem: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (10.0%)
18 to 34 Years34 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)21 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years43 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bethlehem: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (10.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (1.4%)59 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years14 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bethlehem: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (10.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years66 (7.8%)47 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years24 (7.2%)12 (5.2%)
75 Years and over24 (17.6%)123 (63.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bethlehem: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years70 (8.2%)47 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years14 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (8.8%)34 (17.5%)

Technology Access in Bethlehem

Computing Device Access in Bethlehem

Computing Device Access in Bethlehem
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,40186.6%
Smartphone1,44689.4%
Tablet1,15971.7%
No Computing Device432.7%
Total1,617100.0%

Internet Access in Bethlehem

Internet Access in Bethlehem
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,28379.3%
Cellular Data Only1126.9%
Satellite Internet1378.5%
No Internet885.4%
Total1,617100.0%

Bethlehem Summary

Bethlehem is a small town located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. It is situated in the county of Alexander, and is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of approximately 1,000 people, and is known for its rural charm and small-town atmosphere.

Geography

Bethlehem is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and is situated in the county of Alexander. The town is located at an elevation of 1,000 feet, and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. The town is located approximately 30 miles from the city of Hickory, and is accessible via US Highway 64.

Climate

Bethlehem has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s in the winter to the mid-80s in the summer. The town receives an average of 45 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the form of rain.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Bethlehem had a population of 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

Economy

Bethlehem’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and tobacco. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and a winery. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with visitors coming to the area to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

History

Bethlehem was founded in 1845 by a group of settlers from Pennsylvania. The town was named after the biblical town of Bethlehem, and was originally intended to be a religious community. The town grew slowly over the years, and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving agricultural community. The town was also home to several small businesses, including a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a grist mill.
In the late 20th century, Bethlehem began to experience a decline in population as many of its residents moved away in search of better economic opportunities. However, in recent years, the town has seen a resurgence in population as people have moved back to the area to take advantage of the town’s rural charm and small-town atmosphere. Today, Bethlehem is a thriving community with a strong sense of community and a vibrant economy.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bethlehem?
Total Population of Bethlehem is 3,688.
What is the Total Male Population of Bethlehem?
Total Male Population of Bethlehem is 1,899.
What is the Total Female Population of Bethlehem?
Total Female Population of Bethlehem is 1,789.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bethlehem?
There are 106.15 Males per 100 Females in Bethlehem.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bethlehem?
There are 94.21 Females per 100 Males in Bethlehem.
What is the Median Population Age in Bethlehem?
Median Population Age in Bethlehem is 52.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bethlehem
Average Family Size in Bethlehem is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bethlehem
Average Household Size in Bethlehem is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bethlehem?
Per Capita income in Bethlehem is $51,662.
What is the Median Family Income in Bethlehem?
Median Family Income in Bethlehem is $104,602.
What is the Median Household income in Bethlehem?
Median Household Income in Bethlehem is $75,838.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bethlehem?
Income or Wage Gap in Bethlehem is 46.4%.
Women in Bethlehem earn 53.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bethlehem?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bethlehem is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bethlehem?
There are 1,844 People in the Labor Forcein in Bethlehem.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bethlehem?
56.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Bethlehem.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bethlehem?
Unemployment Rate in Bethlehem is 2.9%.