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Bethlehem contains a population of approximately 3,820.
In Bethlehem, about 75% 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.
Unlike most towns, Bethlehem has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Bethlehem had a median family income of $92,768. The typical family in Bethlehem is better off than most in New Jersey. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Bethlehem. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Bethlehem.
Bethlehem has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 96% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Jersey, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Bethlehem, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Bethlehem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Bethlehem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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