Upper Mount Bethel township is located in Northampton County Pennsylvania. Upper Mount Bethel township has a 2024 population of 6,406. Upper Mount Bethel township is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually but its population has decreased by -0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,443 in 2020.
The average household income in Upper Mount Bethel township is $108,962 with a poverty rate of 8.06%. The median age in Upper Mount Bethel township is 52.4 years: 48.8 years for males, and 53.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Upper Mount Bethel township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,765 | 89.64% |
| Two or more races | 276 | 4.29% |
| Other race | 206 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 1.73% |
| Asian | 64 | 1% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,657 | 2.42 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Married | 1,342 | 2.8 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Non Family | 936 | 1.65 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Female | 223 | 3.02 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Male | 156 | 2.91 | 100 | 0 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
80.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 205 | 4.04% |
| Associates Degree | 332 | 6.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,127 | 22.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 358 | 7.06% |
| High School Graduate | 2,165 | 42.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91 | 1.79% |
| Some College | 793 | 15.64% |
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 | 4,626 | 4,358 | 1,294 |
| Hispanic | 241 | 241 | 93 |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 141 | 31 |
| Other Race | 121 | 121 | 59 |
| Black | 84 | 62 | 41 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 | 46 |
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 86.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,036 | $68,750 | $67,788 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,281 | $156,688 | $83,750 |
| High School Graduate | $43,095 | $54,909 | $27,759 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,216 | $36,591 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,393 | $58,542 | $32,003 |
| Some College | $47,714 | $52,917 | $30,406 |
$49,393
Average Earnings
$58,542
Average Male
$32,003
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.3% of Upper Mount Bethel township residents speak only English, while 4.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,618 | 314 | 5.59% |
| Hispanic | 452 | 179 | 39.6% |
| Other | 206 | 114 | 55.34% |
| Multiple | 276 | 53 | 19.2% |
8.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.92%
Male Poverty Rate
10.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upper Mount Bethel township is Other, with 55.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upper Mount Bethel township is White, with 5.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.35% |
| High School | 8.87% |
| Some College | 5.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.21% |
| Female Employed | 2.57% |
| Male Employed | 0.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,975 | $124,779 |
| Households | $83,432 | $108,962 |
| Married Families | $102,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,128 | $78,159 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
516
Number of Veterans
465
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 240 |
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 170 |
| 65 to 74 | 155 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 90 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 516 | 10.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
47.58%
Born in Upper Mount Bethel township
94.67%
Native Born
5.33%
Foreign Born
0.7%
Non Citizen
4.63%
Naturalized
94.67% of Upper Mount Bethel township residents were born in the United States, with 47.58% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,451 | 9 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 6,442 | 9 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 6,433 | 9 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 6,424 | 9 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 6,415 | 9 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 6,406 | 9 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 6,397 | 9 | 0.14% |
| 2022 | 6,388 | -45 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 6,433 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 6,443 | -464 | -6.72% |
| 2019 | 6,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 6,907 | 33 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 6,874 | 22 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 6,852 | 9 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 6,843 | 17 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 6,826 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 6,827 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 6,833 | 70 | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 6,763 | 42 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 6,721 | 0 | 0% |