Bethlehem, PA

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Bethlehem Overview

76,555
TOTAL POPULATION
37,062
MALE POPULATION
39,493
FEMALE POPULATION
93.84
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,313
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,937
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$62,072
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,782
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
38,410
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bethlehem Zip Codes

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Race in Bethlehem

The most populous races in Bethlehem are White / Caucasian (50,180 | 65.5%), Hispanic or Latino (23,083 | 30.1%), and Two or more Races (8,689 | 11.4%).
Race in Bethlehem
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,4813.2%
Black / African American7,0349.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific180.0%
Hispanic or Latino23,08330.1%
Native / Alaskan1540.2%
White / Caucasian50,18065.5%
Two or more Races8,68911.4%
Some other Race7,99910.4%
Total76,555100.0%

Ancestry in Bethlehem

The most populous ancestries reported in Bethlehem are Puerto Rican (15,813 | 20.7%), German (11,780 | 15.4%), Irish (8,085 | 10.6%), Italian (6,627 | 8.7%), and American (4,887 | 6.4%), together accounting for 61.7% of all Bethlehem residents.
Ancestry in Bethlehem
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan110.0%
African6140.8%
Alaska Native350.1%
Albanian160.0%
Alsatian100.0%
American4,8876.4%
Arab3860.5%
Argentinean520.1%
Armenian50.0%
Austrian2810.4%
Belgian400.1%
Bermudan70.0%
Bhutanese640.1%
Blackfeet50.0%
Brazilian1960.3%
British2460.3%
British West Indian300.0%
Bulgarian120.0%
Burmese2100.3%
Canadian1170.2%
Central American1,1441.5%
Central American Indian3930.5%
Cherokee2040.3%
Chilean620.1%
Colombian3110.4%
Costa Rican790.1%
Croatian1740.2%
Cuban1310.2%
Czech1340.2%
Czechoslovakian1940.3%
Danish2320.3%
Dominican2,2202.9%
Dutch8211.1%
Eastern European2190.3%
Ecuadorian4840.6%
Egyptian620.1%
English4,0905.3%
Ethiopian490.1%
European8381.1%
Filipino280.0%
Finnish650.1%
French8371.1%
French Canadian810.1%
German11,78015.4%
Greek1,1131.5%
Guatemalan5700.7%
Guyanese270.0%
Haitian2100.3%
Honduran3350.4%
Hungarian1,4992.0%
Indian (Asian)1,0951.4%
Iranian220.0%
Irish8,08510.6%
Iroquois320.0%
Israeli250.0%
Italian6,6278.7%
Jamaican8851.2%
Korean5790.8%
Lebanese1350.2%
Liberian160.0%
Lithuanian2790.4%
Luxembourger110.0%
Mexican1,4501.9%
Mexican American Indian1700.2%
Native Hawaiian440.1%
New Zealander100.0%
Nicaraguan680.1%
Nigerian460.1%
Northern European1490.2%
Norwegian2170.3%
Pakistani320.0%
Panamanian370.1%
Pennsylvania German1,0051.3%
Peruvian3110.4%
Polish3,0874.0%
Portuguese5940.8%
Puerto Rican15,81320.7%
Romanian190.0%
Russian1,0971.4%
Salvadoran550.1%
Samoan10.0%
Scandinavian1050.1%
Scotch-Irish2910.4%
Scottish7831.0%
Seminole100.0%
Serbian770.1%
Slavic690.1%
Slovak1,9722.6%
Slovene1230.2%
South American1,3661.8%
Spaniard3590.5%
Spanish1490.2%
Sri Lankan1520.2%
Subsaharan African1,0341.3%
Swedish1990.3%
Swiss1040.1%
Syrian1170.2%
Thai6040.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian500.1%
Turkish500.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander90.0%
Ugandan420.1%
Ukrainian6370.8%
Uruguayan1000.1%
Venezuelan370.1%
Welsh8991.2%
West Indian2000.3%
Yugoslavian900.1%
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Immigrants in Bethlehem

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bethlehem came from Latin America (4,112 | 5.4%), Caribbean (2,088 | 2.7%), Asia (2,009 | 2.6%), Europe (1,310 | 1.7%), and Dominican Republic (1,289 | 1.7%), together accounting for 14.1% of all Bethlehem residents.
Immigrants in Bethlehem
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan110.0%
Africa7290.9%
Armenia890.1%
Asia2,0092.6%
Austria100.0%
Belgium110.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina80.0%
Brazil3130.4%
Bulgaria120.0%
Cameroon2340.3%
Canada540.1%
Caribbean2,0882.7%
Central America7781.0%
China9021.2%
Colombia4610.6%
Costa Rica450.1%
Croatia220.0%
Dominica180.0%
Dominican Republic1,2891.7%
Eastern Africa1890.3%
Eastern Asia1,1431.5%
Eastern Europe3400.4%
Ecuador2210.3%
Egypt280.0%
El Salvador290.0%
England610.1%
Ethiopia600.1%
Europe1,3101.7%
France1070.1%
Germany1770.2%
Greece1750.2%
Guatemala690.1%
Guyana500.1%
Haiti1680.2%
Honduras1390.2%
Hong Kong50.0%
Hungary180.0%
India2630.3%
Iran170.0%
Ireland660.1%
Israel200.0%
Italy300.0%
Jamaica5380.7%
Japan340.0%
Kenya860.1%
Korea2070.3%
Latin America4,1125.4%
Lebanon250.0%
Liberia160.0%
Mexico4470.6%
Middle Africa2340.3%
Morocco1010.1%
Netherlands210.0%
Nicaragua490.1%
Nigeria330.0%
Northern Africa1420.2%
Northern Europe1880.3%
Oceania100.0%
Pakistan130.0%
Peru1000.1%
Philippines2440.3%
Poland410.1%
Portugal2510.3%
Romania180.0%
Russia1200.2%
Saudi Arabia130.0%
Scotland90.0%
Serbia300.0%
Singapore130.0%
South America1,2461.6%
South Central Asia3040.4%
South Eastern Asia3600.5%
Southern Europe4560.6%
Taiwan550.1%
Trinidad and Tobago160.0%
Turkey350.1%
Uganda420.1%
Ukraine510.1%
Uruguay110.0%
Venezuela620.1%
Vietnam1030.1%
Western Africa970.1%
Western Asia2020.3%
Western Europe3260.4%
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Sex and Age in Bethlehem

Sex and Age in Bethlehem

The most populous age groups in Bethlehem are 20 to 24 Years (4,239 | 11.4%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (3,952 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,763 (4.8%)1,852 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years1,736 (4.7%)1,481 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Years1,786 (4.8%)2,448 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years3,826 (10.3%)3,105 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Years4,239 (11.4%)3,952 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Years3,124 (8.4%)2,725 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years2,722 (7.3%)2,652 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years2,450 (6.6%)2,342 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years1,996 (5.4%)2,162 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years2,066 (5.6%)2,157 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years1,683 (4.5%)1,817 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years2,091 (5.6%)2,219 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,944 (5.2%)2,174 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years1,856 (5.0%)2,258 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years1,459 (3.9%)1,979 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years947 (2.6%)1,418 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years585 (1.6%)1,112 (2.8%)
85 Years and over789 (2.1%)1,640 (4.2%)
Total37,062 (100.0%)39,493 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bethlehem

Median Family Size in Bethlehem

The median family size in Bethlehem is 2.96 persons per family, with single female/mother families (4,939 | 29.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.06 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,524 | 9.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bethlehem
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple10,335 (61.5%)2.93
Single Male/Father1,524 (9.1%)2.80
Single Female/Mother4,939 (29.4%)3.06
Total Families16,798 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Bethlehem

The median household size in Bethlehem is 2.33 persons per household, with single female/mother households (4,939 | 16.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.27 persons per household. non-family households (13,364 | 44.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.39 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bethlehem
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple10,335 (34.3%)2.95
Single Male/Father1,524 (5.1%)3.25
Single Female/Mother4,939 (16.4%)3.27
Non-family13,364 (44.3%)1.39
Total Households30,162 (100.0%)2.33

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethlehem

Out of a total of 30,162 households in Bethlehem, 16,798 (55.7%) are family households, while 13,364 (44.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 8,159, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 10,398.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethlehem
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-10,398 (34.5%)
2-Person Households8,159 (27.1%)2,398 (8.0%)
3-Person Households4,121 (13.7%)201 (0.7%)
4-Person Households2,503 (8.3%)183 (0.6%)
5-Person Households1,218 (4.0%)150 (0.5%)
6-Person Households314 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households483 (1.6%)34 (0.1%)
Total16,798 (55.7%)13,364 (44.3%)

Female Fertility in Bethlehem

Fertility by Age in Bethlehem

Average fertility rate in Bethlehem is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years582 (69.1%)62.0
35 to 50 years260 (30.9%)37.0
Total842 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethlehem

57.0% of women with births (842) in Bethlehem are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 56.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethlehem
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years255 (43.8%)327 (56.2%)
35 to 50 years225 (86.5%)35 (13.5%)
Total480 (57.0%)362 (43.0%)

Fertility by Education in Bethlehem

Average fertility rate in Bethlehem is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 31.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bethlehem
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School57 (6.8%)25.0
High School Diploma263 (31.2%)64.0
College or Associate's Degree211 (25.1%)28.0
Bachelor's Degree194 (23.0%)55.0
Graduate Degree117 (13.9%)60.0
Total842 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethlehem

43.0% of women with births in Bethlehem are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 94.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 67.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethlehem
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School20 (35.1%)37 (64.9%)
High School Diploma85 (32.3%)178 (67.7%)
College or Associate's Degree92 (43.6%)119 (56.4%)
Bachelor's Degree184 (94.9%)10 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree99 (84.6%)18 (15.4%)
Total480 (57.0%)362 (43.0%)

Income in Bethlehem

Income Overview in Bethlehem

Per Capita Income in Bethlehem is $38,313, while median incomes of families and households are $76,937 and $62,072 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income76,555$38,313
Median Family Income16,798$76,937
Mean Family Income16,798$106,701
Median Household Income30,162$62,072
Mean Household Income30,162$89,931
Income Deficit16,798$9,782
Wage / Income Gap (%)76,55520.81%
Wage / Income Gap ($)76,55579.19¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index76,5550.49

Earnings by Sex in Bethlehem

Average Earnings in Bethlehem are $35,547, $39,895 for men and $31,593 for women, a difference of 20.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Bethlehem
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male21,685 (51.9%)$39,895
Female20,094 (48.1%)$31,593
Total41,779 (100.0%)$35,547

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethlehem

The most common earnings brackets in Bethlehem are $100,000+ for men (2,720 | 12.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (1,682 | 8.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethlehem
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,324 (6.1%)1,682 (8.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,332 (6.1%)1,149 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499995 (4.6%)893 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999564 (2.6%)704 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499580 (2.7%)655 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999701 (3.2%)784 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499382 (1.8%)738 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999446 (2.1%)367 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499544 (2.5%)467 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999503 (2.3%)840 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,177 (5.4%)1,364 (6.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999968 (4.5%)1,340 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,345 (6.2%)1,491 (7.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999825 (3.8%)1,070 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999911 (4.2%)1,108 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,027 (4.7%)649 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,781 (8.2%)1,448 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,449 (6.7%)750 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,111 (9.7%)1,352 (6.7%)
$100,000+2,720 (12.5%)1,243 (6.2%)
Total21,685 (100.0%)20,094 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethlehem

Average earnings in Bethlehem are $51,996 for men and $39,323 for women, a difference of 24.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,901, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,750. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,140, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,576.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethlehem
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,750$21,576
High School Diploma$45,560$32,942
College or Associate's Degree$51,875$38,589
Bachelor's Degree$60,901$45,595
Graduate Degree$59,922$68,140
Total$51,996$39,323

Family Income in Bethlehem

Family Income Brackets in Bethlehem

According to the Bethlehem family income data, there are 3,326 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 437 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bethlehem
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005543.3%
$10,000 to $14,9994372.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,0586.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,3778.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992,13312.7%
$50,000 to $74,9992,57015.3%
$75,000 to $99,9992,45314.6%
$100,000 to $149,9993,32619.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991,4118.4%
$200,000+1,4788.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethlehem

7+ person families (417 | 2.5%) account for the highest median family income in Bethlehem with $102,950 per family, while 2-person families (8,660 | 51.5%) have the highest median income of $38,508 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethlehem
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families8,660 (51.5%)$77,017
3-Person Families4,146 (24.7%)$71,653
4-Person Families2,405 (14.3%)$82,679
5-Person Families892 (5.3%)$83,359
6-Person Families278 (1.7%)$84,375
7+ Person Families417 (2.5%)$102,950
Total16,798 (100.0%)$76,937

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethlehem

The median family income in Bethlehem is $76,937, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,550) having the highest median family income of $142,941, while families with no earners (2,778) have the lowest median family income of $48,772, accounting for 9.2% and 16.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethlehem
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,778 (16.5%)$48,772
1 Earner5,966 (35.5%)$49,946
2 Earners6,504 (38.7%)$101,554
3+ Earners1,550 (9.2%)$142,941
Total16,798 (100.0%)$76,937

Household Income in Bethlehem

Household Income Brackets in Bethlehem

With 4,886 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Bethlehem, accounting for 16.2% of all households. In contrast, only 1,297 households (4.3%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bethlehem
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,2974.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5685.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992,6848.9%
$25,000 to $34,9992,9269.7%
$35,000 to $49,9994,13213.7%
$50,000 to $74,9994,79615.9%
$75,000 to $99,9993,89112.9%
$100,000 to $149,9994,88616.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,9006.3%
$200,000+2,0816.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bethlehem

The median household income in Bethlehem is $62,072, with the highest median household income of $72,500 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 9,632 households (31.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,217, with 1,448 households (4.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bethlehem
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,448 (4.8%)$45,217
25 to 44 Years10,209 (33.9%)$69,146
45 to 64 Years9,632 (31.9%)$72,500
65+ Years8,873 (29.4%)$48,590
Total30,162 (100.0%)$62,072

Poverty in Bethlehem

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethlehem

With 18.3% poverty level for males and 18.3% for females among the residents of Bethlehem, 18 to 24 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,680 males (38.8%) and 632 females (32.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years571 (33.4%)481 (26.8%)
5 Years61 (24.7%)79 (25.7%)
6 to 11 Years736 (33.4%)632 (32.8%)
12 to 14 Years199 (20.1%)508 (30.7%)
15 Years123 (34.1%)127 (27.6%)
16 and 17 Years201 (25.9%)161 (24.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,680 (38.8%)910 (25.4%)
25 to 34 Years694 (11.9%)904 (16.9%)
35 to 44 Years559 (12.6%)753 (16.8%)
45 to 54 Years753 (20.2%)443 (11.2%)
55 to 64 Years285 (7.1%)748 (17.2%)
65 to 74 Years221 (6.7%)353 (8.6%)
75 Years and over155 (7.2%)540 (14.5%)
Total6,238 (18.3%)6,639 (18.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethlehem

According to the poverty statistics in Bethlehem, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.3% of males and 91.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,140 (66.6%)1,315 (73.2%)
5 Years186 (75.3%)229 (74.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,465 (66.6%)1,294 (67.2%)
12 to 14 Years793 (79.9%)1,146 (69.3%)
15 Years238 (65.9%)334 (72.5%)
16 and 17 Years576 (74.1%)490 (75.3%)
18 to 24 Years2,647 (61.2%)2,680 (74.7%)
25 to 34 Years5,134 (88.1%)4,439 (83.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,874 (87.4%)3,729 (83.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,984 (79.8%)3,524 (88.8%)
55 to 64 Years3,721 (92.9%)3,610 (82.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,064 (93.3%)3,761 (91.4%)
75 Years and over2,000 (92.8%)3,177 (85.5%)
Total27,822 (81.7%)29,728 (81.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethlehem

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bethlehem show that 4.2% or 434 of the total 10,335 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 34.2%, comprising of 76 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.7%, which includes 191 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethlehem
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children6,975 (97.3%)191 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children2,285 (97.0%)71 (3.0%)
3 or 4 Children495 (83.8%)96 (16.2%)
5 or more Children146 (65.8%)76 (34.2%)
Total9,901 (95.8%)434 (4.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethlehem

According to the poverty data in Bethlehem, 17.6% or 268 single-father households and 26.4% or 1,305 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 60 households (69.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethlehem
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children26 (3.2%)185 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children183 (31.0%)805 (30.8%)
3 or 4 Children51 (50.0%)255 (65.9%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)60 (69.8%)
Total268 (17.6%)1,305 (26.4%)

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

The poverty data for Bethlehem shows that 434 of the married-couple family households (4.2%) and 1,573 of the single-parent households (24.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 households (34.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 household (72.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bethlehem
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children191 (2.7%)211 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children71 (3.0%)988 (30.9%)
3 or 4 Children96 (16.2%)306 (62.6%)
5 or more Children76 (34.2%)68 (72.3%)
Total434 (4.2%)1,573 (24.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Bethlehem

Employment by Class of Employer in Bethlehem

Among the 35,589 employed individuals in Bethlehem, private company employees (25,213 | 70.8%), not-for-profit organizations (5,252 | 14.8%), and local government employees (1,958 | 5.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bethlehem
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees25,21370.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7972.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,4384.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations5,25214.8%
Local Government Employees1,9585.5%
State Government Employees6131.7%
Federal Government Employees3100.9%
Unpaid Family Workers80.0%
Total35,589100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bethlehem

According to the labor force statistics for Bethlehem, out of the total population over 16 years of age (64,663), 59.4% or 38,410 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 2,151 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.4% or 5,054 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.9% or 377 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,369 (38.8%)377 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Years4,972 (60.7%)452 (9.1%)
25 to 29 Years5,054 (86.4%)121 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Years4,638 (86.3%)153 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years7,375 (82.4%)369 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years6,263 (81.1%)244 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years3,254 (75.5%)231 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years2,150 (52.2%)129 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,933 (25.6%)75 (3.9%)
75 Years and over441 (6.8%)8 (1.8%)
Total38,410 (59.4%)2,151 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethlehem

According to labor force statistics for Bethlehem, 79.1% of individuals (28,732) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (36,324) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 1,235 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.7% or 11,195 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.5% or 122 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethlehem
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,878 (62.2%)196 (6.5%)
High School Diploma7,711 (75.5%)511 (5.0%)
College / Associate Degree7,940 (78.0%)631 (6.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,195 (86.7%)297 (2.3%)
Total28,732 (79.1%)1,562 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bethlehem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bethlehem are Community & Social Service (4,492 | 12.4%), Management (3,368 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (2,833 | 7.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,272 | 6.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (2,108 | 5.8%).
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 Computers & Mathematics (80.2%), Architecture & Engineering (74.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.1%), Health Technologists (76.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (73.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bethlehem
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,158 (64.1%)1,210 (35.9%)
Business & Financial766 (45.7%)912 (54.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,547 (73.4%)561 (26.6%)
Computers & Mathematics723 (80.2%)179 (19.8%)
Architecture & Engineering432 (74.1%)151 (25.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science392 (62.9%)231 (37.1%)
Community & Social Service 1,483 (33.0%)3,009 (67.0%)
Education, Arts & Media218 (26.2%)614 (73.8%)
Legal Services & Support150 (40.0%)225 (60.0%)
Education Instruction & Library875 (30.9%)1,958 (69.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment240 (53.1%)212 (46.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating475 (20.9%)1,797 (79.1%)
Health Technologists343 (23.2%)1,133 (76.8%)
Total (Category)6,429 (46.2%)7,489 (53.8%)
Total (Overall)18,605 (51.3%)17,669 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bethlehem are Food Preparation & Serving (2,501 | 6.9%), Healthcare Support (2,010 | 5.5%), Personal Care & Service (1,284 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,203 | 3.3%), and Security & Protection (449 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Bethlehem

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bethlehem, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (92.6%), Security & Protection (90.4%), and Law Enforcement (85.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.7%), Personal Care & Service (71.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (50.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bethlehem
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support307 (15.3%)1,703 (84.7%)
Security & Protection406 (90.4%)43 (9.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention289 (92.6%)23 (7.4%)
Law Enforcement117 (85.4%)20 (14.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,355 (54.2%)1,146 (45.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance602 (50.0%)601 (50.0%)
Personal Care & Service361 (28.1%)923 (71.9%)
Total (Category)3,031 (40.7%)4,416 (59.3%)
Total (Overall)18,605 (51.3%)17,669 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bethlehem are Office & Administration (3,240 | 8.9%), and Sales & Related (2,981 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bethlehem

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bethlehem
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,625 (54.5%)1,356 (45.5%)
Office & Administration797 (24.6%)2,443 (75.4%)
Total (Category)2,422 (38.9%)3,799 (61.1%)
Total (Overall)18,605 (51.3%)17,669 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bethlehem are Construction & Extraction (1,481 | 4.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (858 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (108 | 0.3%).
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 & Forestry77 (71.3%)31 (28.7%)
Construction & Extraction1,447 (97.7%)34 (2.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair758 (88.3%)100 (11.7%)
Total (Category)2,282 (93.3%)165 (6.7%)
Total (Overall)18,605 (51.3%)17,669 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bethlehem are Material Moving (2,648 | 7.3%), Production (2,235 | 6.2%), and Transportation (1,358 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bethlehem

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bethlehem
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,600 (71.6%)635 (28.4%)
Transportation1,137 (83.7%)221 (16.3%)
Material Moving1,704 (64.3%)944 (35.6%)
Total (Category)4,441 (71.2%)1,800 (28.8%)
Total (Overall)18,605 (51.3%)17,669 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethlehem

Employment Industries in Bethlehem

The major employment industries in Bethlehem include Health Care & Social Assistance (6,421 | 17.7%), Educational Services (4,384 | 12.1%), Manufacturing (3,792 | 10.4%), Retail Trade (3,616 | 10.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,459 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Bethlehem

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethlehem

The Bethlehem industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (91.5%), and Utilities (84.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (81.9%), and Finance & Insurance (59.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bethlehem
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting109 (69.4%)48 (30.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,806 (91.5%)167 (8.5%)
Manufacturing2,536 (66.9%)1,256 (33.1%)
Wholesale Trade826 (62.0%)506 (38.0%)
Retail Trade1,910 (52.8%)1,706 (47.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,849 (75.3%)607 (24.7%)
Utilities160 (84.2%)30 (15.8%)
Information388 (66.1%)199 (33.9%)
Finance & Insurance480 (40.1%)717 (59.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing389 (65.0%)209 (34.9%)
Professional & Scientific1,068 (52.4%)971 (47.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support688 (47.4%)764 (52.6%)
Educational Services1,764 (40.2%)2,620 (59.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,160 (18.1%)5,261 (81.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation651 (52.3%)594 (47.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,456 (59.2%)1,003 (40.8%)
Public Administration547 (63.2%)319 (36.8%)
Total18,605 (51.3%)17,669 (48.7%)

Education in Bethlehem

School Enrollment in Bethlehem

The most common levels of schooling among the 21,419 students in Bethlehem are college / undergraduate (8,658 | 40.4%), high school (3,510 | 16.4%), and middle school (3,082 | 14.4%).
School Enrollment in Bethlehem
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7203.4%
Kindergarten7823.6%
Elementary School2,59312.1%
Middle School3,08214.4%
High School3,51016.4%
College / Undergraduate8,65840.4%
Graduate / Professional2,0749.7%
Total21,419100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bethlehem

Out of a total of 21,419 students who are enrolled in schools in Bethlehem, 8,867 (41.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 12,552 (58.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3,026 (74.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,982 (95.1% 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 Olds298 (50.2%)295 (49.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,794 (89.9%)315 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,982 (95.1%)206 (4.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,000 (91.2%)193 (8.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,051 (25.8%)3,026 (74.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,256 (27.2%)3,371 (72.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds815 (40.7%)1,185 (59.3%)
35 Years and over361 (57.1%)271 (42.9%)
Total12,552 (58.6%)8,867 (41.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bethlehem

Business (2,975 | 15.7%), education (2,173 | 11.5%), science & technology (1,759 | 9.3%), engineering (1,508 | 8.0%), and social sciences (1,354 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 18,966 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 & Mathematics8664.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,0785.7%
Physical & Health Sciences8794.6%
Psychology1,3026.9%
Social Sciences1,3547.1%
Engineering1,5088.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies630.3%
Science & Technology1,7599.3%
Business2,97515.7%
Education2,17311.5%
Literature & Languages8204.3%
Liberal Arts & History1,0975.8%
Visual & Performing Arts9034.8%
Communications9575.1%
Arts & Humanities1,2326.5%
Total18,966100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bethlehem

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethlehem

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bethlehem are males with 2 vehicles (7,553, accounting for 42.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,192, making up 46.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethlehem
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle681 (3.8%)830 (5.1%)
1 Vehicle4,767 (26.8%)5,594 (34.2%)
2 Vehicles7,553 (42.4%)6,192 (37.9%)
3 Vehicles3,270 (18.4%)2,600 (15.9%)
4 Vehicles1,139 (6.4%)867 (5.3%)
5 or more Vehicles386 (2.2%)259 (1.6%)
Total17,796 (100.0%)16,342 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bethlehem

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bethlehem are 10 to 14 minutes (6,457 commuters, 20.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (6,269 commuters, 20.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (4,565 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Bethlehem
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7532.4%
5 to 9 Minutes3,65811.7%
10 to 14 Minutes6,45720.7%
15 to 19 Minutes6,26920.1%
20 to 24 Minutes4,56514.7%
25 to 29 Minutes2,0936.7%
30 to 34 Minutes2,7608.9%
35 to 39 Minutes5061.6%
40 to 44 Minutes7822.5%
45 to 59 Minutes1,0063.2%
60 to 89 Minutes1,4204.6%
90 or more Minutes8592.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Bethlehem

The most common commute times in Bethlehem are 15 to 19 minutes (3,507 commuters, 21.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (3,375 commuters, 22.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bethlehem
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes393 (2.5%)360 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,556 (9.7%)2,102 (13.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,082 (19.3%)3,375 (22.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,507 (21.9%)2,762 (18.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,561 (16.0%)2,004 (13.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes818 (5.1%)1,275 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,339 (8.4%)1,421 (9.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes231 (1.4%)275 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes415 (2.6%)367 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes618 (3.9%)388 (2.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes962 (6.0%)458 (3.0%)
90 or more Minutes524 (3.3%)335 (2.2%)

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 (2,302, 14.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,404, 15.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethlehem
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,072 (6.7%)522 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM700 (4.4%)304 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM971 (6.1%)397 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,687 (10.5%)1,130 (7.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,553 (9.7%)1,268 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,302 (14.4%)1,803 (11.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,326 (8.3%)2,404 (15.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,233 (7.7%)1,692 (11.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM911 (5.7%)1,207 (8.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM924 (5.8%)1,119 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM272 (1.7%)611 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM311 (1.9%)268 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,577 (9.9%)1,138 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,167 (7.3%)1,259 (8.3%)
Total16,006 (100.0%)15,122 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bethlehem

Occupancy by Ownership in Bethlehem

Of the total 30,162 dwellings in Bethlehem, owner-occupied units account for 15,309 (50.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 14,853 (49.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bethlehem
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15,30950.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14,85349.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units30,162100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethlehem

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethlehem
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10,39834.5%
2-Person Household10,55735.0%
3-Person Household4,32214.3%
4+ Person Household4,88516.2%
Total Housing Units30,162100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethlehem

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethlehem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,278 (41.1%)6,120 (58.9%)
2-Person Household6,177 (58.5%)4,380 (41.5%)
3-Person Household2,482 (57.4%)1,840 (42.6%)
4+ Person Household2,372 (48.6%)2,513 (51.4%)
Total Housing Units15,309 (50.8%)14,853 (49.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethlehem

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethlehem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,080 (33.3%)2,161 (66.7%)
High School Diploma4,255 (51.3%)4,040 (48.7%)
College/Associate Degree4,022 (48.0%)4,351 (52.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,952 (58.1%)4,301 (41.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethlehem

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethlehem
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,80822.6%
35 to 44 Years4,84916.1%
45 to 54 Years4,45414.8%
55 to 64 Years5,17817.2%
65 to 74 Years4,87916.2%
75 to 84 Years2,5348.4%
85 Years and Over1,4604.8%
Total30,162100.0%

Housing Finances in Bethlehem

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethlehem

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethlehem
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied15,309 (50.8%)$88,807
Renter-Occupied14,853 (49.2%)$41,515
Average30,162 (100.0%)$62,072

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethlehem

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethlehem
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000263 (1.7%)377 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999106 (0.7%)552 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999209 (1.4%)1,349 (9.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999363 (2.4%)976 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999351 (2.3%)1,004 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,107 (7.2%)1,829 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,449 (9.5%)2,682 (18.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,392 (15.6%)2,406 (16.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,285 (14.9%)1,610 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,435 (22.4%)1,455 (9.8%)
$150,000 or more3,349 (21.9%)613 (4.1%)
Total15,309 (100.0%)14,853 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethlehem

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethlehem
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300620 (4.1%)803 (5.4%)
$300 to $4991,063 (6.9%)1,001 (6.7%)
$500 to $7992,767 (18.1%)1,174 (7.9%)
$800 to $9991,676 (11.0%)2,285 (15.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,473 (22.7%)4,998 (33.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,267 (21.3%)3,267 (22.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,338 (8.7%)682 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999449 (2.9%)179 (1.2%)
$3,000 or more656 (4.3%)170 (1.1%)
Total15,309 (100.0%)14,853 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bethlehem

Housing Structures in Bethlehem

Housing Structures in Bethlehem
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached11,46838.0%
Single Unit, Attached8,02326.6%
2 Unit Apartments1,6835.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,0386.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,2567.5%
10 or more Apartments4,64915.4%
Mobile Home / Other450.2%
Total30,162100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethlehem

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethlehem
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,874 (86.1%)1,594 (13.9%)
Single Unit, Attached4,810 (60.0%)3,213 (40.1%)
2 Unit Apartments201 (11.9%)1,482 (88.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments103 (5.1%)1,935 (95.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments16 (0.7%)2,240 (99.3%)
10 or more Apartments260 (5.6%)4,389 (94.4%)
Mobile Home / Other45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15,309 (50.8%)14,853 (49.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethlehem

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethlehem
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room37 (0.2%)469 (3.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms216 (1.4%)4,879 (32.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,016 (19.7%)5,693 (38.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,208 (47.1%)2,742 (18.5%)
8 or more Rooms4,832 (31.6%)1,070 (7.2%)
Total15,309 (100.0%)14,853 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethlehem

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethlehem
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7,815 (51.0%)5,639 (38.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas86 (0.6%)329 (2.2%)
Electricity3,281 (21.4%)7,761 (52.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4,070 (26.6%)798 (5.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)66 (0.4%)
All other Fuels57 (0.4%)118 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)142 (1.0%)
Total15,309 (100.0%)14,853 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethlehem

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethlehem
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle420 (2.7%)3,102 (20.9%)
1 Vehicle5,285 (34.5%)7,641 (51.4%)
2 Vehicles6,394 (41.8%)3,354 (22.6%)
3 or more Vehicles3,210 (21.0%)756 (5.1%)
Total15,309 (100.0%)14,853 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bethlehem

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bethlehem

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,3798,930
Median Property Value$217,900$222,000
Median Household Income$69,886$2,284
Monthly Housing Costs$660$645
Real Estate Taxes$3,825$134

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethlehem

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethlehem
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000281 (4.4%)157 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999268 (4.2%)214 (2.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,305 (67.5%)6,560 (73.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,113 (17.4%)1,584 (17.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999143 (2.2%)238 (2.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999230 (3.6%)114 (1.3%)
$1,000,000 or more39 (0.6%)63 (0.7%)
Total6,379 (100.0%)8,930 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethlehem

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethlehem
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000214 (3.4%)329 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999671 (10.5%)155 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999637 (10.0%)252 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999785 (12.3%)470 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,101 (17.3%)664 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999880 (13.8%)1,291 (14.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,026 (16.1%)1,405 (15.7%)
$150,000 or more1,065 (16.7%)2,409 (27.0%)
Total6,379 (100.0%)8,930 (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 2.0x1,942 (30.4%)105,066 (1,176.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,286 (20.2%)3,933 (44.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x889 (13.9%)2,195 (24.6%)
4.0x or more2,164 (33.9%)1,358 (15.2%)
Total6,379 (100.0%)8,930 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethlehem

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethlehem
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800529 (8.3%)75 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,499588 (9.2%)410 (4.6%)
$800 to $1,4994,940 (77.4%)575 (6.4%)
Total6,379 (100.0%)8,930 (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 Years4,125 (98.6%)60 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years11,320 (95.9%)483 (4.1%)
19 to 25 Years10,643 (90.6%)1,102 (9.4%)
26 to 34 Years8,828 (91.4%)832 (8.6%)
35 to 44 Years7,835 (87.9%)1,082 (12.1%)
45 to 54 Years6,540 (84.9%)1,164 (15.1%)
55 to 64 Years7,936 (94.9%)428 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years7,399 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older5,857 (99.7%)15 (0.3%)
Total70,483 (93.2%)5,166 (6.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethlehem

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethlehem
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,125 (98.6%)60 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen11,320 (95.9%)483 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen10,643 (90.6%)1,102 (9.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethlehem

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethlehem
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0009,016 (92.4%)739 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99913,605 (91.7%)1,227 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,869 (92.6%)787 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,114 (88.6%)1,046 (11.4%)
$100,000 and over24,555 (95.2%)1,246 (4.8%)

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 62,454 (58.6%)1,897 (45.3%)
6 to 18 Years5,707 (48.3%)6,136 (52.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,864 (15.9%)9,164 (78.0%)
25 to 34 Years2,260 (23.4%)6,873 (71.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,000 (22.4%)6,138 (68.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,480 (19.2%)5,232 (67.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,219 (26.5%)6,218 (74.3%)
65 to 74 Years6,859 (92.7%)4,582 (61.9%)
75 Years and over5,836 (99.4%)3,626 (61.8%)
Total30,679 (40.6%)49,866 (65.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bethlehem

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bethlehem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52 (2.9%)22 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years754 (16.1%)534 (10.5%)
18 to 34 Years807 (6.3%)987 (8.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,107 (9.1%)2,145 (16.8%)
65 to 74 Years774 (23.6%)1,027 (25.0%)
75 Years and over1,114 (51.7%)1,974 (53.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bethlehem

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bethlehem: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years40 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years126 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years241 (2.0%)140 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years186 (5.7%)297 (7.2%)
75 Years and over600 (27.8%)794 (21.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bethlehem: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years39 (0.8%)75 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years105 (0.8%)243 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years213 (1.8%)514 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years143 (4.3%)211 (5.1%)
75 Years and over149 (6.9%)299 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bethlehem: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years675 (14.4%)480 (9.5%)
18 to 34 Years568 (4.5%)797 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years627 (5.1%)840 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years172 (5.2%)378 (9.2%)
75 Years and over129 (6.0%)586 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bethlehem: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years89 (1.9%)40 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years49 (0.4%)57 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years529 (4.3%)1,233 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years610 (18.6%)630 (15.3%)
75 Years and over642 (29.8%)1,461 (39.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bethlehem: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years137 (2.9%)33 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years65 (0.5%)15 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years244 (2.0%)382 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years135 (4.1%)216 (5.2%)
75 Years and over254 (11.8%)458 (12.3%)

Technology Access in Bethlehem

Computing Device Access in Bethlehem

Computing Device Access in Bethlehem
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop22,85675.8%
Smartphone25,33584.0%
Tablet17,43357.8%
No Computing Device2,6598.8%
Total30,162100.0%

Internet Access in Bethlehem

Internet Access in Bethlehem
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet160.1%
Broadband Home22,35374.1%
Cellular Data Only2,6658.8%
Satellite Internet1,3864.6%
No Internet4,51315.0%
Total30,162100.0%

Bethlehem Summary

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a city located in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of the state. It is the seventh-largest city in Pennsylvania and the largest city in the Lehigh Valley. Bethlehem is located approximately 70 miles north of Philadelphia and 70 miles west of New York City. The city is situated on the Lehigh River and is home to Lehigh University and Moravian College.

History

Bethlehem was founded in 1741 by Moravian settlers from Germany. The city was named after the Biblical town of Bethlehem, which is located in the West Bank. The Moravians were a religious group that had been persecuted in their homeland and sought refuge in the New World. The Moravians established a settlement in Bethlehem and built a church, a school, and a gristmill. The settlement quickly grew and by 1762, Bethlehem had become the largest town in Northampton County.
In the 19th century, Bethlehem became an important industrial center. The city was home to several iron and steel mills, as well as a large shipbuilding industry. Bethlehem Steel, which was founded in 1904, was the largest steel producer in the United States for much of the 20th century. The city also became a major center for the production of silk and other textiles.

Geography

Bethlehem is located in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. The city is situated on the Lehigh River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city has a total area of 10.3 square miles, of which 10.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

Economy

Bethlehem is a major industrial center in the Lehigh Valley region. The city is home to several large companies, including Air Products and Chemicals, Olympus Corporation, and B. Braun Medical. Bethlehem is also home to several large manufacturing companies, including Bethlehem Steel, which was the largest steel producer in the United States for much of the 20th century.
The city is also home to several large educational institutions, including Lehigh University and Moravian College. These institutions are major employers in the city and contribute significantly to the local economy.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Bethlehem had a population of 74,982. The city has a population density of 7,300 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city is 79.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.3% Asian, and 6.9% from other races.
The median household income in Bethlehem is $45,945, and the median family income is $58,945. The city has a poverty rate of 16.3%. The largest employers in the city are Lehigh University, St. Luke's University Health Network, and Air Products and Chemicals.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bethlehem?
Total Population of Bethlehem is 76,555.
What is the Total Male Population of Bethlehem?
Total Male Population of Bethlehem is 37,062.
What is the Total Female Population of Bethlehem?
Total Female Population of Bethlehem is 39,493.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bethlehem?
There are 93.84 Males per 100 Females in Bethlehem.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bethlehem?
There are 106.56 Females per 100 Males in Bethlehem.
What is the Median Population Age in Bethlehem?
Median Population Age in Bethlehem is 35.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bethlehem
Average Family Size in Bethlehem is 3.0 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 $38,313.
What is the Median Family Income in Bethlehem?
Median Family Income in Bethlehem is $76,937.
What is the Median Household income in Bethlehem?
Median Household Income in Bethlehem is $62,072.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bethlehem?
Income or Wage Gap in Bethlehem is 20.8%.
Women in Bethlehem earn 79.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bethlehem?
Family Income Deficit in Bethlehem is $9,782.
Families that are below poverty line in Bethlehem earn $9,782 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bethlehem?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bethlehem is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bethlehem?
There are 38,410 People in the Labor Forcein in Bethlehem.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bethlehem?
59.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Bethlehem.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bethlehem?
Unemployment Rate in Bethlehem is 5.6%.