Bethlehem, PA

Census Place

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2020 Population

75,571

0.146% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

36.1

1.69% 1-year increase

2018 Poverty Rate

16.1%

1.54% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$56,034

0.403% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$175,600

1.21% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

35,300

2.44% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Bethlehem, PA had a population of 75.6k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $56,034. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Bethlehem, PA grew from 75,461 to 75,571, a 0.146% increase and its median household income grew from $55,809 to $56,034, a 0.403% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bethlehem, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.1%), White (Hispanic) (16.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.15%), Other (Hispanic) (6.81%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.23%).

None of the households in Bethlehem, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Bethlehem, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bethlehem, PA are Lehigh University (2,187 degrees awarded in 2020), Moravian College (622 degrees), and International Institute for Restorative Practices (83 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Bethlehem, PA was $175,600, and the homeownership rate was 50.6%.

Most people in Bethlehem, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Bethlehem, PA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Bethlehem, PA is home to a population of 75.6k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.81% of Bethlehem, PA residents were born outside of the country (7.41k people).

In 2020, there were 3.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.4k people) in Bethlehem, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.5k White (Hispanic) and 6.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95%

2020 Citizenship

95.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95% of Bethlehem, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Bethlehem, PA was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bethlehem, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bethlehem, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.4k ± 1.29k
White (Hispanic)
12.5k ± 1.01k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.16k ± 824

29.9%

Hispanic Population

22.6k people

29.9% of the people in Bethlehem, PA are hispanic (22.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bethlehem, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
92,750 ± 7,450 people
Dominican Republic
72,397 ± 6,587 people
China
65,642 ± 6,274 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 92,750 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 72,397 and China with 65,642.

Foreign-Born Population

9.81%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.41k people

9.55%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.21k people

As of 2020, 9.81% of Bethlehem, PA residents (7.41k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bethlehem, PA was 9.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bethlehem, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,202 ± 202
Gulf War (2001-)
497 ± 141
Korea
432 ± 148

Bethlehem, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bethlehem, PA employs 35.3k people. The largest industries in Bethlehem, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,188 people), Manufacturing (4,051 people), and Educational Services (3,948 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($103,438), Utilities ($79,125), and Information ($67,740).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,196. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.3k

2020 Value

± 1,461

−2.44%

1 Year decline

± 5.68%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bethlehem, PA declined at a rate of −2.44%, from 36.2k employees to 35.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bethlehem, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,480 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,183 people), and Management Occupations (2,788 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bethlehem, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.3k

2020 Value

± 1,461

−2.44%

1 Year decline

± 5.68%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bethlehem, PA declined at a rate of −2.44%, from 36.2k employees to 35.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bethlehem, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,188 people), Manufacturing (4,051 people), and Educational Services (3,948 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bethlehem, PA, though some of these residents may live in Bethlehem, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,059

Median earning men ± $2,030

$31,191

Median earning women ± $1,260

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($82,321), Public Administration ($80,402), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($44,375), Manufacturing ($43,981), and Public Administration ($43,877).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($74.2B) and Electronics ($44.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$734B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

99.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $734B. This is expected to increase 99.3% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.5B
New York
$71.1B
Ohio
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.5B, followed by New York with $71.1B and Ohio and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Bethlehem, PA awarded 3,002 degrees. The student population of Bethlehem, PA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 4,901 male students and 5,207 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bethlehem, PA are White (1,836 and 70.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (263 and 10.1%), Asian (167 and 6.42%), and Unknown (139 and 5.34%).

The largest universities in Bethlehem, PA by number of degrees awarded are Lehigh University (2,187 and 72.9%), Moravian College (622 and 20.7%), and International Institute for Restorative Practices (83 and 2.76%).

The most popular majors in Bethlehem, PA are General Finance (224 and 7.46%), Mechanical Engineering (151 and 5.03%), and Computer Science (135 and 4.5%).

The median tuition cost in Bethlehem, PA for private four year colleges is $50,056.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Bethlehem, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 10,108 (48.5% men and 51.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 10,108 students enrolled in Bethlehem, PA, 48.5% men and 51.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,227 records, of which 52.8% were women and 47.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
101 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
221 degree-majors awarded
Computer Science
118 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bethlehem, PA was Mechanical Engineering with 101 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bethlehem, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lehigh University
2,187 degrees awarded
Moravian College
622 degrees awarded
International Institute for Restorative Practices
83 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lehigh University with 2,187 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,470 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bethlehem, PA, which is 0.96 times less than the 1,532 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,836 degrees mean that there were 6.98 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 263 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($50,056) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,584) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,382) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Measure

In 2020, 0.658% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.701% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.89M), and Some college (1.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bethlehem, PA was $175,600 in 2020, which is 0.764 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $173,500 to $175,600, a 1.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Bethlehem, PA is 50.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Bethlehem, PA have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bethlehem, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bethlehem, PA is $56,034. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Bethlehem, PA was Census Tract 102 with a value of $101,824, followed by Census Tract 104 and Census Tract 93, with respective values of $81,978 and $81,838.

Housing

Property

$175,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,804

$14,859

Median Property Taxes

±$756

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bethlehem, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bethlehem, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.6%

Homeownership

2020

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 50.6% of the housing units in Bethlehem, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bethlehem, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 102
Census Tract 104
Census Tract 93

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bethlehem, PA was Census Tract 102 with a value of $101,824, followed by Census Tract 104 and Census Tract 93, with respective values of $81,978 and $81,838.

The following map shows all of the places in Bethlehem, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,034

Median Household Income

± $2,927

29.4k

Number of Households

± 1,273

In 2020, the median household income of the 29.4k households in Bethlehem, PA grew to $56,034 from the previous year's value of $55,809.

The following chart displays the households in Bethlehem, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bethlehem, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.469

2019 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2020, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.614% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (75.8%)
Carpooled (7.56%)
Worked At Home (6.54%)

In 2020, 75.8% of workers in Bethlehem, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.56%) and those who worked at home (6.54%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bethlehem, PA have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.82% of the workforce in Bethlehem, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bethlehem, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bethlehem, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bethlehem, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bethlehem, PA (11.2k out of 69.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bethlehem, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.4% of the population of Bethlehem, PA has health coverage, with 45.9% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.806% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Northampton County, PA see 1214 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.831% increase from the previous year (1204 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1696 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 416 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Pennsylvania. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Pennsylvania, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Northampton County, PA.

1,214 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Northampton County, PA

Primary care physicians in Northampton County, PA see an average of 1,214 patients per year. This represents a 0.831% increase from the previous year (1,204 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Northampton County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Pennsylvania across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 28.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.62%

Uninsured

45.9%

Employer Coverage

20.4%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

0.806%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bethlehem, PA grew by 6.56% from 7.15% to 7.62%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bethlehem, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.