Bethlehem is a CDP located in Alexander County North Carolina. Bethlehem has a 2024 population of 3,600. Bethlehem is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -9.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,959 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethlehem is $112,093 with a poverty rate of 2.33%. The median age in Bethlehem is 52.3 years: 52.7 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethlehem was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,440 | 93.28% |
| Asian | 215 | 5.83% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 0.89% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,617 | 2.28 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Married | 898 | 2.84 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 470 | 1.12 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 158 | 2.63 | 16.5 | 83.5 |
| Male | 91 | 2.09 | 100 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
84.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 110 | 3.71% |
| Associates Degree | 441 | 14.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 770 | 26% |
| Graduate Degree | 387 | 13.07% |
| High School Graduate | 707 | 23.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 3.21% |
| Some College | 451 | 15.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,701 | 2,496 | 930 |
| Asian | 157 | 157 | 157 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,323 | $96,759 | $51,799 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $136,453 | $54,279 |
| High School Graduate | $37,056 | $45,234 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,698 | $67,683 | $42,016 |
| Some College | $44,676 | $62,159 | $34,319 |
$54,698
Average Earnings
$67,683
Average Male
$42,016
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.89% of Bethlehem residents speak only English, while 6.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,286 | 86 | 2.62% |
2.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.63%
Male Poverty Rate
3.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethlehem is White, with 2.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethlehem is White, with 2.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.85% |
| High School | 5.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.94% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,602 | $137,821 |
| Households | $75,838 | $112,093 |
| Married Families | $118,178 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,667 | $49,304 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
279
Number of Veterans
229
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 132 |
| Vietnam | 122 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 279 | 9.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.23%
Born in Bethlehem
94.74%
Native Born
5.26%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
5.26%
Naturalized
94.74% of Bethlehem residents were born in the United States, with 61.23% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,600 | -44 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 3,644 | -44 | -1.19% |
| 2022 | 3,688 | 95 | 2.64% |
| 2021 | 3,593 | -366 | -9.24% |
| 2020 | 3,959 | -268 | -6.34% |
| 2019 | 4,227 | 175 | 4.32% |
| 2018 | 4,052 | -540 | -11.76% |
| 2017 | 4,592 | -369 | -7.44% |
| 2016 | 4,961 | 341 | 7.38% |
| 2015 | 4,620 | 127 | 2.83% |
| 2014 | 4,493 | -254 | -5.35% |
| 2013 | 4,747 | 64 | 1.37% |
| 2012 | 4,683 | 412 | 9.65% |
| 2011 | 4,271 | 57 | 1.35% |
| 2010 | 4,214 | 0 | 0% |