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Bethlehem, NJ


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Bethlehem, New Jersey

Bethlehem contains a population of approximately 3,820.

The People and Families of Bethlehem

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.

Wealth and Education

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Bethlehem, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBethlehem Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBethlehem People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBethlehem Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBethlehem College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Bethlehem Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bethlehem Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bethlehem Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bethlehem, NJ

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men94
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women93
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population66
Racial Diversity62
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults108

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use104
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Rents17
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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