Bethlehem, WV is a small community located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia with a population of 2,559 and a population density of 648 people per square mile. The town offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities, including local hiking trails, camping at the nearby Cacapon State Park, and disc golfing at War Memorial Park. Local businesses in Bethlehem include Flemings Florist & Greenhouse, Pufferbelly Station Restaurant & Pub, and Susan Drury's Gourmet Bakery. Organizations such as Shepherdstown Community Club and the Kiwanis Club are also active in the area. Each fall, Bethlehem hosts an annual sporting event called The Pumpkin Run/Walk to benefit local charities. This 10K race draws runners from around the region to compete for prizes. With its beautiful landscapes and friendly atmosphere, Bethlehem is one of West Virginia’s hidden gems.
The population in Bethlehem is 2,559. There are 722 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bethlehem is 40.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bethlehem is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bethlehem
- 68.4% are married
- 7.8% are divorced
- 28.9% are married with children
- 9.7% have children, but are single
Race in Bethlehem
- 97.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander