Bethlehem
Town in Barrow County, Georgia
Bethlehem is a town in Barrow County, Georgia, with 715 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 860 ft (262 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Russell, 3.0 miles N.
- 715residents (2020 Census)
- 860 ftelevation · 262 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 277 / sq mipopulation density
- 30620ZIP code
About Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a town in Barrow County in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 715. The major employer in town is Harrison Poultry, which is the largest non-government employer in Barrow County.
The town was named after a local church, Bethlehem Methodist Church, and has a strong Christmas theme, with many of the street names being references to the nativity of Jesus, such as Mary, Joseph, and Manger. After the introduction of a 1967 stamp in Bethlehem, the town became known as a popular location for sending mail from during the holidays, as the post office sends letters marked "from Bethlehem."
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Living in Bethlehem
- Median household income
- $61,875
- Median home value
- $263,500
- Median rent
- $972/mo
- Median age
- 32.4
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Bethlehem had 715 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 715 |
|---|---|
| Density | 277 per sq mi (107 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bethlehem at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Barrow County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 715 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.58 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9379° N, 83.7100° W |
| ZIP code | 30620 |
| Official website | bethlehemga.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1307612 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bethlehem
- Russell3.0 mi N
- Winder3.8 mi N
- Statham6.3 mi E
- Carl7.4 mi NW
- Auburn8.9 mi NW
- Monroe9.7 mi S
- Between9.8 mi SW
- Bogart10.1 mi E
- Hoschton10.5 mi N
- Dacula11.4 mi W
- Good Hope11.5 mi SE
- Loganville12.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem
What county is Bethlehem in?
Bethlehem is in Barrow County, Georgia.
What is the population of Bethlehem, GA?
715 people lived in Bethlehem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bethlehem, GA?
The ZIP code of Bethlehem is 30620.
What is the elevation of Bethlehem?
860 feet (262 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bethlehem?
Russell (3.0 mi), Winder (3.8 mi), Statham (6.3 mi), Carl (7.4 mi), Auburn (8.9 mi).
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