Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem: City in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA
About
Bethlehem is a city located in the county of Clearfield in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,730 and a population density of 471 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,549 inhabitants.
The city was created 284 years ago in 1740.
Quick Facts about Bethlehem
| Population : | 24,549 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Clearfield County |
| Postal code : | 18015–18018 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 610 |
| Area : | 50.38 km2 |
| Named for : | Bethlehem |
| Altitude : | 358 feet / 109 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1741 (284 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 16:05:36 (3rd April 2025) |
| Density : | 487 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bethlehem is located at 40°51'42"N 78°43'49"W (40.8617300, -78.7303100).
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Official website of Bethlehem
Demographics
The population of Bethlehem increased by 3.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,730 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,747 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,761 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,698 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,712 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,672 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,734 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,866 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,013 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,341 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,549 | 0.85% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bethlehem
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5 Sand Island Park
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Where ot Eat in Bethlehem
1 Wind Creek Bethlehem
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Where to Stay in Bethlehem
1 SureStay Plus Hotel By Best Western Lehigh Valley
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2 Hyatt Place Bethlehem
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4 Sonesta Select Allentown Bethlehem
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5 The Sayre Mansion
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People born in Bethlehem (126)
People born in Bethlehem, including Computer scientist, software engineer James Rumbaugh, racing driver Michael Andretti, Imagist poet H.D., .
List
- Ted Deutch (U.S. Representative from Florida) he was born in 07/05/1966
- Nathan Homer Knorr (Jehovah's Witnesses leader) he was born in 23/04/1905
- John Andretti (American racecar driver) he was born in 12/03/1963
- Alexandra Chando (American actress) she was born in 28/07/1986
- Jimmy DeGrasso (American drummer) he was born in 16/03/1963
- Lauren Tamayo (American racing cyclist) she was born in 26/10/1983
- Jeff Andretti (race car driver) he was born in 14/04/1964
- Mel Harris (American actress) she was born in 12/07/1956
- Jonathan Taylor Thomas (American actor) he was born in 08/09/1981
- Gary Mark Smith (American photographer) he was born in 27/04/1956
- Gina Lewandowski (association football player) she was born in 13/04/1985
- Russell Davenport (American journalist and magazine publisher) he was born in 01/01/1899
- Daniel Roebuck (American actor, director, writer and producer) he was born in 04/03/1963
- Archibald E. Olpp (politician and United States Army officer (1882-1949)) he was born in 12/05/1882
- Donald Johnson (US tennis player) he was born in 09/09/1968
- Chuck Bednarik (American football player (1925-2015)) he was born in 01/05/1925
- Stephen Vincent Benét (poet, short story writer, novelist) he was born in 22/07/1898
- Franklin Clark Fry (American Lutheran priest) he was born in 30/08/1900
Schools in Bethlehem
College & universities near Bethlehem, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214740 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois | DuBois (PA) | 15801-2549 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethlehem, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Bethlehem
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mahaffey Post Office | Mahaffey (PA) | 15757 |
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Other cities in Clearfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clearfield County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy | 10,357 | Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mount Joy | 8,264 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| DuBois | 7,287 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Clearfield | 5,784 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Barrett | 4,145 | Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania |
| Treasure Lake | 3,861 | Census designated place |
| Ashland | 2,668 | Borough in northwestern Schuylkill county in the U. |
| Curwensville | 2,359 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Eden | 2,237 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Beccaria | 1,692 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Sterling | 1,420 | Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania |
| Graham | 1,338 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Bigler | 1,220 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Osceola Mills | 1,058 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Plymptonville | 981 | Census designated place |
| Karthaus | 917 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethlehem distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
