Bethlehem, PA Demographics
What is the population of Bethlehem?
There are 77,069 residents in Bethlehem, with a median age of 36. Of this, 48.39% are males and 51.61% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.2% of the resident pool in Bethlehem, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.5%. Additionally, 5.3% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 63,846 people in Bethlehem currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 77,069 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 37,291 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 39,778 | 0.7% |
Male Population 48.39%
Female Population 51.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 62,580 | 1.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 10,402 | -4.8% |
| Not Citizen | 4,087 | -0.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.2%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.5%
Not Citizen 5.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 532 | -16.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,638 | -8.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,124 | -1.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,140 | -9.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 63,846 | 2.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.7%
Moved from Same County 6.08%
Moved from Same State 6.72%
Moved from Different State 2.81%
Same House as Last Year 83.7%
What are the employment statistics in Bethlehem?
White-collar workers make up 76.68% of the working population in Bethlehem, while blue-collar employees account for 23.32%. There are also 3,952 entrepreneurs in Bethlehem (5.32% of the workforce); 52,528 workers employed in private companies (70.71%); and 5,780 people working in governmental institutions (7.78%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 56,960 | 106.5% |
| Blue Collar | 17,326 | 99.4% |
White Collar 76.68%
Blue Collar 23.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,952 | 74.4% |
| Private Companies | 52,528 | 104.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,780 | 100.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 12,026 | 122.1% |
Self Employees 5.32%
Private Companies 70.71%
Governmental Workers 7.78%
Not for Profit Companies 16.19%
How many households are there in Bethlehem?
There are a total of 30,779 households in Bethlehem, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.83% of these Bethlehem households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.17%. Additionally, 23.13% of households have children and 76.87% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 30,779 | 2.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -14.2% |
| Family Households | 17,185 | 2.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 13,594 | 1.7% |
Family Households 55.83%
Non-Family Households 44.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,119 | 0.3% |
| Households without Children | 23,660 | 2.6% |
Households with Children 23.13%
Households without Children 76.87%
What are the median and average incomes in Bethlehem?
The average annual household income in Bethlehem is $92,853, while the median household income sits at $66,443 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $70,460, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $73,899. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $49,106 and $50,817, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $92,853 | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income | $66,443 | 7.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 11,009 | -13.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 59,090 | 3.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Bethlehem?
There are 32,192 housing units in Bethlehem, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1956. Of the 30,779 occupied housing units in Bethlehem, 50.67% are owner-occupied, while 49.33% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $240,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,289 per month in Bethlehem.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 32,192 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1956 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 10,273 | -2.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,144 | -6.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,830 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,708 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,094 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,075 | -5.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,753 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,364 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 930 | 20.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 21 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 30,779 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,596 | 1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 15,183 | 2.2% |
Owner Occupied 50.67%
Renter Occupied 49.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,152 | 2.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,444 | 1.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $240,300 | 8.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $231,300 | 6.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,289 | 6.1% |
With Mortgage 58.68%
Without Mortgage 41.32%
What is the level of education in Bethlehem?
Approximately 35.13% of the population in Bethlehem holds a high school degree (that's 22,447 residents), while 24.37% have attained a college certificate (15,576 locals) and 18.47% have a bachelor's degree (11,800 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,703 | -6.4% |
| Some High School | 22,447 | -2.9% |
| Some College | 15,576 | 21.7% |
| Associate Degree | 5,090 | 13.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,800 | 5.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,286 | 5.4% |
No High School 2.67%
Some High School 35.13%
Some College 24.37%
Associate Degree 7.97%
Bachelor's Degree 18.47%
Graduate Degree 11.4%
What is the marital status of Bethlehem residents?
A total of 30,801 people in Bethlehem have never been married (which represents 46.42% of the total population), while 24,148 of them are wedded (36.39%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,371 (2.07%) and 7,005 (10.56%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 30,801 | 1.3% |
| Married | 24,148 | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1,371 | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 4,402 | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7,005 | 3.4% |
Never Married 46.42%
Married 36.39%
Separated 2.07%
Widowed 6.63%
Divorced 10.56%
What are the most common means of transportation in Bethlehem?
The top three means of transportation people in Bethlehem use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 28,059 residents commute by car, 1,173 prefer going to work by walking and 662 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 28,059 | 1.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 662 | -16.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 33 | N/A |
| Railroad | 12 | -40.0% |
| Bicycle | 284 | 27.9% |
| Motorcycle | 55 | 175.0% |
| TaxiCab | 129 | 268.6% |
| Walk | 1,173 | -10.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Bethlehem by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.