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 $109,180 with a poverty rate of 8.36%. The median age in Upper Mount Bethel township is 51.8 years: 50.2 years for males, and 52.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Upper Mount Bethel township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,932 | 91.83% |
| Other race | 201 | 3.11% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 103 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,652 | 2.44 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 1,399 | 2.72 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 851 | 1.77 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Female | 251 | 2.65 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Male | 151 | 3.23 | 100 | 0 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 177 | 3.49% |
| Associates Degree | 368 | 7.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,123 | 22.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 366 | 7.22% |
| High School Graduate | 2,266 | 44.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 0.99% |
| Some College | 721 | 14.22% |
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 | 4,685 | 4,462 | 1,299 |
| Hispanic | 258 | 258 | 110 |
| Other Race | 124 | 124 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 108 | 28 |
| Asian | 59 | 59 | 52 |
| Black | 42 | 42 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,420 | $63,947 | $90,164 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,977 | $143,750 | $81,793 |
| High School Graduate | $40,943 | $52,917 | $25,584 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,531 | $35,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,735 | $62,524 | $34,630 |
| Some College | $48,529 | $60,536 | $30,811 |
$48,735
Average Earnings
$62,524
Average Male
$34,630
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.68% of Upper Mount Bethel township residents speak only English, while 5.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,794 | 364 | 6.28% |
| Hispanic | 382 | 142 | 37.17% |
| Other | 201 | 100 | 49.75% |
| Multiple | 154 | 49 | 31.82% |
| Asian | 103 | 22 | 21.36% |
8.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.47%
Male Poverty Rate
11.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upper Mount Bethel township is Other, with 49.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upper Mount Bethel township is White, with 6.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.06% |
| High School | 10.46% |
| Some College | 7.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.51% |
| Female Employed | 3.02% |
| Male Employed | 1.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,199 | $123,614 |
| Households | $80,188 | $109,180 |
| Married Families | $96,382 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,398 | $77,090 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
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
545
Number of Veterans
498
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 274 |
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 172 |
| 75+ | 167 |
| 35 to 54 | 86 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 545 | 10.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
50.14%
Born in Upper Mount Bethel township
93.76%
Native Born
6.24%
Foreign Born
1.28%
Non Citizen
4.95%
Naturalized
93.76% of Upper Mount Bethel township residents were born in the United States, with 50.14% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.28% 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% |