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Bethlehem, Georgia, in Barrow county, is 19 miles W of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 40 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Atlanta metropolitan area. Bethlehem contains a population of approximately 716.
In Bethlehem, about 70% 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. There are plenty of young children in Bethlehem.
Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Bethlehem had a median family income of $50,625. The typical family in Bethlehem is better off than most in Georgia. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Bethlehem.
Political donors in Bethlehem favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Bethlehem has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.
In Bethlehem, 99% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Bethlehem do a lot of driving.
Comparing Bethlehem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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