Bethlehem, WV Demographics
A map of Bethlehem's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,411 | 92.6% |
Multiracial | 90 | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 40 | 1.5% |
Black | 28 | 1.1% |
Asian | 21 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 15 | 0.6% |
Bethlehem, West Virginia had a population of 2,605 in 2020. It was 92.6% White, 1.1% Black, 0.8% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.5% 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 439 places in West Virginia, Bethlehem is the 60th 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
2,411 residents of Bethlehem identify as White, or 92.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Bethlehem roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Bethlehem is ranked #247 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more White than neighboring Wheeling (86% White), Benwood (89.5% White), Bridgeport (83.4% White), Bellaire (85.5% White), and Martins Ferry (85.9% White).
Bethlehem's Black Population
28 residents of Bethlehem identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bethlehem roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Bethlehem is ranked #171 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is less Black than neighboring Wheeling (5.4% Black), Benwood (2.7% Black), Bridgeport (6.8% Black), Bellaire (5.7% Black), and Martins Ferry (5.1% Black).
Bethlehem's Asian Population
21 residents of Bethlehem identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bethlehem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Bethlehem is ranked #62 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more Asian than neighboring Benwood (0.6% Asian), Bellaire (0.1% Asian), and Martins Ferry (0.2% Asian). Bethlehem is less Asian than neighboring Wheeling (1.1% Asian), and Bridgeport (1% Asian).
Bethlehem's Hispanic Population
40 residents of Bethlehem identify as Hispanic, or 1.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bethlehem roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Bethlehem is ranked #147 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeport (1.4% Hispanic), and Martins Ferry (1.4% Hispanic). Bethlehem is less Hispanic than neighboring Wheeling (1.7% Hispanic), Benwood (1.8% Hispanic), and Bellaire (2% Hispanic).
Bethlehem's Native American/Other Population
15 residents of Bethlehem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bethlehem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Bethlehem is ranked #109 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wheeling (0.5% Native American/Other), Benwood (0% Native American/Other), Bridgeport (0.1% Native American/Other), and Bellaire (0.5% Native American/Other).
Bethlehem's Multiracial Population
90 residents of Bethlehem identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bethlehem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Bethlehem is ranked #230 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Bethlehem is less Multiracial than neighboring Wheeling (5.3% Multiracial), Benwood (5.4% Multiracial), Bridgeport (7.3% Multiracial), Bellaire (6.1% Multiracial), and Martins Ferry (7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.