Population 17,688 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bethlehem
Household size in Bethlehem
| Period | Bethlehem | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.27 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.29 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.35 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Bethlehem is a place of big households: 3.29 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.95, even as the national average fell. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only four have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bethlehem
| Period | Bethlehem | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.6 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.9 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.9, Bethlehem is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bethlehem
| Period | Bethlehem | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Bethlehem: 16.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bethlehem
Renters in Bethlehem
| Period | Bethlehem | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bethlehem is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 26.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bethlehem
| Period | Bethlehem | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.4% of homes in Bethlehem are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bethlehem
| Period | Bethlehem | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2001 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Bethlehem is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2008, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1998 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only three of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bethlehem
| Period | Bethlehem | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $811 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $945 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,160 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,556 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$745 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bethlehem costs $1,556 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Atlanta area as a whole ($1,799). Rent has climbed $745 a month since 2006–10, up 92%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bethlehem
Bachelor's degrees in Bethlehem
| Period | Bethlehem | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bethlehem: 24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bethlehem
| Period | Bethlehem | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.8% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.5% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Bethlehem is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bethlehem
| Period | Bethlehem | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bethlehem is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bethlehem compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 3.29 | 32.9 | 16.1% | 20.6% | 3.4% | 2008 | $1,556 | 24.9% | 89.9% | 5.6% |
| Campton | 2.80 | 42.6 | 5.4% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2000 | $1,077 | 28.5% | 90.1% | 5.1% |
| Whistleville | 2.67 | 43.9 | 11.0% | 14.6% | 5.8% | 1994 | $1,193 | 15.1% | 83.5% | 1.8% |
| Winder | 2.90 | 36.4 | 12.6% | 22.9% | 5.7% | 1999 | $1,459 | 19.6% | 88.1% | 3.5% |
| Windsor | 3.11 | 38.2 | 8.6% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 2012 | $2,322 | 59.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% |
| Carl | 2.96 | 33.4 | 17.5% | 23.2% | 7.9% | 1995 | $1,309 | 21.3% | 85.3% | 4.9% |
| Auburn | 3.27 | 34.2 | 13.1% | 17.1% | 6.4% | 2001 | $2,016 | 29.8% | 90.9% | 5.7% |
| Between | 2.63 | 39.8 | 0.7% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 1998 | $1,379 | 39.5% | 94.4% | 2.7% |
| Mulberry | 2.96 | 35.0 | 12.8% | 16.8% | 7.0% | 2001 | $1,141 | 17.8% | 92.2% | 1.0% |
| Monroe | 2.80 | 38.7 | 12.4% | 26.6% | 5.2% | 1992 | $1,198 | 22.7% | 84.9% | 7.0% |
| Sells | 3.11 | 37.4 | 2.1% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 2006 | $1,418 | 26.8% | 89.7% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bethlehem. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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