Living in Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
8
Bethlehem, PA Crime Report
1,488Total Crimes
1,962.8Total Crimes / 100k People
-23.58%
Below National Average
Bethlehem, PA Cost Of Living
100Bethlehem's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Info Snack
Bethlehem is a city in Lehigh and Northampton counties in the Lehigh Valley region of the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 74,982, making it the seventh largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Allentown, Erie, Reading, and Scranton. Of this, 55,639 were in Northampton County, and 19,343 were in Lehigh County.
Population
75,296
Unemployment
5.4%
Poverty
16.1%
Median Home
$171,600
Median Income
$54,701
Median Rent
$1,013
Bethlehem, PA Photos
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Map Of Bethlehem, PA
Population over time in Bethlehem
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 75,296 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 75,240 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 75,110 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 75,004 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 75,050 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 75,030 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 75,016 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 74,965 | 0.3% |
| 2009 | 74,752 | - |
| Crime/100k | Bethlehem | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 273.1 | 306.0 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 1.3 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 66.0 | 76.9 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 163.6 | 188.0 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 1689.8 | 1489.9 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 286.2 | 211.6 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1329.7 | 1175.9 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 73.9 | 102.4 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Bethlehem
| Race | Bethlehem | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.4% | 76.8% | 61.1% |
| African American | 6.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 28.6% | 7.1% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
| Income | Bethlehem | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 9.5% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 17.9% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
Gender in Bethlehem
| Gender | Bethlehem | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bethlehem for adults over 25
| Education | Bethlehem | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 35.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
