Bethlehem, PA Demographics
A map of Bethlehem's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 42,411 | 56.0% |
Hispanic | 22,101 | 29.2% |
Black | 5,447 | 7.2% |
Asian | 2,572 | 3.4% |
Multiracial | 2,425 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 825 | 1.1% |
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania had a population of 75,781 in 2020. It was 56.0% White, 7.2% Black, 3.4% Asian, 29.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.2% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Bethlehem is the 7th 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
42,411 residents of Bethlehem identify as White, or 56.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Bethlehem less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Bethlehem is ranked #1812 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more White than neighboring Freemansburg (46% White), Fountain Hill (54.2% White), and DeSales University (47.3% White). Bethlehem is less White than neighboring Middletown (73.3% White), and Hellertown (85% White).
Bethlehem's Black Population
5,447 residents of Bethlehem identify as Black, or 7.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bethlehem roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Bethlehem is ranked #201 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more Black than neighboring Middletown (5.2% Black), and Hellertown (1% Black). Bethlehem is less Black than neighboring Freemansburg (12.8% Black), Fountain Hill (7.8% Black), and DeSales University (36.2% Black).
Bethlehem's Asian Population
2,572 residents of Bethlehem identify as Asian, or 3.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bethlehem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Bethlehem is ranked #179 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more Asian than neighboring Freemansburg (1.9% Asian), Fountain Hill (0.9% Asian), Middletown (2.7% Asian), Hellertown (1.9% Asian), and DeSales University (0.5% Asian).
Bethlehem's Hispanic Population
22,101 residents of Bethlehem identify as Hispanic, or 29.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bethlehem considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Bethlehem is ranked #26 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (14.9% Hispanic), Hellertown (7.8% Hispanic), and DeSales University (14.2% Hispanic). Bethlehem is less Hispanic than neighboring Freemansburg (33.5% Hispanic), and Fountain Hill (32.7% Hispanic).
Bethlehem's Native American/Other Population
825 residents of Bethlehem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bethlehem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Bethlehem is ranked #107 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fountain Hill (0.4% Native American/Other), Middletown (0.4% Native American/Other), and Hellertown (0.4% Native American/Other). Bethlehem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Freemansburg (1.3% Native American/Other), and DeSales University (1.2% Native American/Other).
Bethlehem's Multiracial Population
2,425 residents of Bethlehem identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bethlehem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Bethlehem is ranked #1002 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more Multiracial than neighboring DeSales University (0.5% Multiracial). Bethlehem is less Multiracial than neighboring Freemansburg (4.6% Multiracial), Fountain Hill (4% Multiracial), Middletown (3.5% Multiracial), and Hellertown (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.