Bethlehem, Connecticut
Bethlehem: Town
About
Bethlehem is a town located in the county of Litchfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,607. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,385 inhabitants.
The town was created 238 years ago in 1786.
Quick Facts about Bethlehem
| Population : | 3,385 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Litchfield County |
| Postal code : | 06751 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.7% |
| Altitude : | 860 feet / 262 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1787 (238 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:46:37 (26th April 2025) |
| Population growth : | -6.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethlehem is located at 41°38'23"N 73°12'30"W (41.6398200, -73.2084500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bethlehem
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bethlehem decreased by 6.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2005 | 3,596 | - | census |
| 2010 | 3,607 | 0.3% | census |
| 2011 | 3,568 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,540 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,527 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,489 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,468 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,443 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,420 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,412 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,402 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,385 | -0.5% | estimation process |
Other Places in Bethlehem
1 Bethlehem Town Hall
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People born in Bethlehem (3)
People born in Bethlehem, including industrialist and banker David Leavitt, educator Harvey Prindle Peet, David Leavitt, .
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Schools in Bethlehem
College & universities near Bethlehem, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481571 | Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC | Waterbury (CT) | 06704-1035 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethlehem, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
Post offices near Bethlehem
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Post Office | Bethlehem (CT) | 06751 |
Other cities in Litchfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Litchfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Torrington | 36,000 | Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Torrington | 33,870 | City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA |
| New Milford | 26,683 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Watertown | 21,517 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Plymouth | 11,552 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winchester Center | 10,830 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Woodbury | 9,453 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winsted | 7,712 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Thomaston | 7,505 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| New Hartford | 6,639 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Harwinton | 5,400 | Town in Connecticut |
| Barkhamsted | 3,587 | Town in Connecticut |
| Salisbury | 3,584 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Washington | 3,419 | Town in Connecticut |
| Goshen | 2,856 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Kent | 2,766 | Town in Connecticut |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethlehem distances to largest Connecticut cities
