City Town Info

Bethlehem, CT


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Bethlehem, Connecticut

Bethlehem, Connecticut, in Litchfield county, is 9 miles NW of Waterbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 74 miles NE of New York, New York. The town contains a population of approximately 3,422.

The People and Families of Bethlehem

In Bethlehem, about 64% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Bethlehem, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

Interestingly, lots of people in Bethlehem have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bethlehem favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Bethlehem Housing

Bethlehem sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

High Points

Bethlehem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Bethlehem College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bethlehem, CT

Comparing Bethlehem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity41
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults107

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
You are visiting:
All StatesConnecticut > Bethlehem

Find a school near you

Career and College Resources on CityTownInfo

Real-World Career Reports

Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.

Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!

Career References and Original Articles

Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.

Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.

Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.

Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".

College Directories and Lists

These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.

Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.

Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.

Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.

Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.

Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.

Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.

Places Similar to Bethlehem

We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.

Find places similar to Bethlehem

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Bethlehem Government Officials

Are you an official in the Bethlehem government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Bethlehem. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click to verify BBB accreditation and to see a BBB report.    TRUSTe online privacy certification