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\nBethlehem, PA is a town filled with many opportunities and attractions. With a population of 75,599 and a population density of 3,948 people per square mile, it's an ideal place for families to settle down. There are lots of local businesses around town such as restaurants like Apollo Grill and Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar, as well as unique boutiques like Moravian Bookshop and Crème de la Crème Bakery. For those looking to get outdoors, there are plenty of year-round activities such as skiing at Blue Mountain Ski Area or hiking the trails on South Mountain. The area also has some great cultural organizations to check out like Bethlehem Musikfest or Zoellner Arts Center. Lastly, sports fans can support their favorite teams at SteelStacks Softball Park or experience minor league baseball with the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Bethlehem is a great place to visit or call home!

The population in Bethlehem is 75,599. There are 3,955 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bethlehem is 36.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bethlehem is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Bethlehem
- 37.6% are married
- 9.7% are divorced
- 25.0% are married with children
- 23.5% have children, but are single
Race in Bethlehem

- 60.1% are White
- 5.9% are Black
- 2.9% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 28.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleBethlehem, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  75,599.0329,725,481.0
  52.2%50.5%
  47.9%49.5%
  36.438.4
 
  75,571.0326,569,308.0
  74,974.0309,327,143.0
  71,329.0285,036,114.0
  71,428.0251,960,433.0
  5.8%15.6%
  5.7%30.8%
 
  395593.4
  19.1153531905.423
  0.345264836.791
 
  55.8%59.4%
  8.2%12.2%
  2.9%5.6%
  0.0%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.4%0.4%
  2.6%3.2%
  30.1%18.4%
 
  37.6%49.8%
  35.4%48.0%
  2.2%1.8%
  62.4%50.2%
  45.0%33.8%
  10.9%10.8%
  6.6%5.6%
 
  2.332.6
  29,874.0124,010,992.0
  16,673.080,755,759.0
  19.4%30.5%
  43.5%42.9%
  13,201.043,255,233.0
  21.5%15.8%
  15.6%10.8%
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The city of Bethlehem is staging a revival. With the loss of tax revenue when Bethlehem Steel closed 10+ years ago the city has struggled with its finances. It has been  More

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Over 14 years ago

Whatever your intrests you will probably be able to do engage in it in Bethlehem. There are many restaurants, theaters, a casino, art galleries, etc. If you enjoy the  More

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Over 14 years ago

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