Living in Bethlehem, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bethlehem · Census data 2020–2024
Bethlehem has 155 residents with a median age of 32.2. .
Bethlehem is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bethlehem at a glance
- Population
- 155
- Median age
- 32.2State: 38.6
- Homeowners
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
Is Bethlehem a good place to live?
Cons: A poverty rate of 65.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Housing in Bethlehem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 159
- Owner-occupied
- 48.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.9%
- Vacant
- 51.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.01
51.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bethlehem has many vacation and second homes.
Bethlehem demographics
- Population
- 155
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 38.7%
- 65 and older
- 3.9%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 22.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bethlehem ›
Education in Bethlehem
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Bethlehem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bethlehem
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 95.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Bethlehem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 155 | — | — | — |
| Potts Camp | 387 | $41,875 | $109,400 | $769 |
| Hickory Flat | 544 | $34,722 | $109,600 | $733 |
| Abbeville | 311 | $61,250 | $161,500 | $1,056 |
| Myrtle | 771 | $65,833 | $158,600 | $939 |
| Holly Springs | 6,704 | $45,462 | $109,600 | $773 |
| Snow Lake Shores | 384 | $48,000 | $167,400 | — |
| New Albany | 7,663 | $51,332 | $161,400 | $973 |
| Blue Mountain | 1,232 | $49,667 | $79,700 | $718 |
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Is Bethlehem, MS a good place to live?
Minuses: a poverty rate of 65.8%.
What is the median age in Bethlehem?
The median age in Bethlehem is 32.2 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Bethlehem?
The unemployment rate in Bethlehem is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bethlehem?
14.7% of adults in Bethlehem have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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