Bethlehem, MO is a small rural town with a population of 1,039 people and a population density of 17 people per square mile. This quaint town is home to numerous local businesses such as Bethlehem Grocery Store, Tom's Tackle Shop, and St. Elizabeths Catholic Church. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at nearby Lake Springfield and visiting the local wildlife preserve. The town is also home to several organizations such as the Bethlehem Lions Club and the Bethlehem Senior Citizens Center. Residents can also enjoy sporting events such as basketball and softball games at the Bethlehem High School gymnasium or visit nearby Springfield for a professional baseball game at Hammons Field.
The population in Bethlehem is 1,039. There are 24 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bethlehem is 50.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bethlehem is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bethlehem
- 50.2% are married
- 12.6% are divorced
- 29.3% are married with children
- 14.5% have children, but are single
Race in Bethlehem
- 98.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander