Bethlehem, NC Demographics
A map of Bethlehem's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,971 | 88.4% |
Hispanic | 160 | 3.6% |
Multiracial | 148 | 3.3% |
Asian | 117 | 2.6% |
Black | 79 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 16 | 0.4% |
Bethlehem, North Carolina had a population of 4,491 in 2020. It was 88.4% White, 1.8% Black, 2.6% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bethlehem, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Bethlehem is the 183rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Bethlehem's White Population
3,971 residents of Bethlehem identify as White, or 88.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Bethlehem considerably larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Bethlehem is ranked #122 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more White than neighboring St. Stephens (67.2% White), Hickory (64.6% White), Brookford (77.6% White), and Conover (67.4% White). Bethlehem is less White than neighboring Northlakes (90% White).
Bethlehem's Black Population
79 residents of Bethlehem identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bethlehem less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Bethlehem is ranked #632 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more Black than neighboring Northlakes (1.7% Black). Bethlehem is less Black than neighboring St. Stephens (4% Black), Hickory (13.6% Black), Brookford (4.5% Black), and Conover (8.6% Black).
Bethlehem's Asian Population
117 residents of Bethlehem identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bethlehem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Bethlehem is ranked #83 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more Asian than neighboring Brookford (1.8% Asian). Bethlehem is less Asian than neighboring St. Stephens (5.7% Asian), Hickory (3.8% Asian), Northlakes (2.7% Asian), and Conover (5.4% Asian).
Bethlehem's Hispanic Population
160 residents of Bethlehem identify as Hispanic, or 3.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bethlehem slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Bethlehem is ranked #569 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more Hispanic than neighboring Northlakes (2.5% Hispanic). Bethlehem is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Stephens (18.3% Hispanic), Hickory (12.8% Hispanic), Brookford (9.3% Hispanic), and Conover (14% Hispanic).
Bethlehem's Native American/Other Population
16 residents of Bethlehem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bethlehem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Bethlehem is ranked #605 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Stephens (0.7% Native American/Other), Hickory (0.7% Native American/Other), Brookford (0.7% Native American/Other), and Conover (0.5% Native American/Other).
Bethlehem's Multiracial Population
148 residents of Bethlehem identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bethlehem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Bethlehem is ranked #487 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more Multiracial than neighboring Northlakes (2.7% Multiracial). Bethlehem is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Stephens (4.2% Multiracial), Hickory (4.4% Multiracial), Brookford (6.1% Multiracial), and Conover (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.