Bethlehem, WV Demographics

A map of Bethlehem's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,460	2,411	94.9%	92.6%
Black	53	28	2.0%	1.1%
Hispanic	40	40	1.5%	1.5%
Multiracial	39	90	1.5%	3.5%
Asian	0	21	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.6%

Bethlehem, West Virginia has an estimated population of 2,592, a less than 1% change from the 2,605 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 2.0% Black, 1.5% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bethlehem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bethlehem has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bethlehem, that probability was 14.2% in 2020 and 9.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bethlehem is ranked the 61st most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bethlehem was ranked the 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bethlehem's White Population

2,460 residents of Bethlehem, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bethlehem is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Bethlehem ranks 249th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethlehem's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Bethlehem's population has increased from 92.6% to 94.9%.

Bethlehem is more White than neighboring Wheeling (88.8% White), Benwood (91.2% White), Bridgeport (84.2% White), Bellaire (82.3% White), and Martins Ferry (79.2% White).

Bethlehem's Black Population

53 residents of Bethlehem, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bethlehem is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Bethlehem ranks 180th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethlehem's Black population has grown by an estimated 89.3%. Black residents' share of Bethlehem's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.0%.

Bethlehem is more Black than neighboring Benwood (1.3% Black). Bethlehem is less Black than neighboring Wheeling (4.5% Black), Bridgeport (3% Black), Bellaire (7.3% Black), and Martins Ferry (6% Black).

Bethlehem's Asian Population

0 residents of Bethlehem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bethlehem is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Bethlehem ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethlehem's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Bethlehem's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Bethlehem is less Asian than neighboring Wheeling (0.4% Asian), Benwood (0.2% Asian), Bridgeport (0.2% Asian), Bellaire (0.8% Asian), and Martins Ferry (3% Asian).

Bethlehem's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Bethlehem, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bethlehem is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Bethlehem ranks 148th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethlehem's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Bethlehem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Bethlehem is more Hispanic than neighboring Wheeling (1.4% Hispanic), Benwood (0.6% Hispanic), Bellaire (0.3% Hispanic), and Martins Ferry (0.8% Hispanic). Bethlehem is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeport (4.5% Hispanic).

Bethlehem's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bethlehem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bethlehem is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Bethlehem ranks 134th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethlehem's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bethlehem's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Bethlehem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wheeling (0.2% Native American/Other), Benwood (1.1% Native American/Other), Bellaire (0.6% Native American/Other), and Martins Ferry (1% Native American/Other).

Bethlehem's Multiracial Population

39 residents of Bethlehem, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bethlehem is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Bethlehem ranks 241st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethlehem's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Bethlehem's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.5%.

Bethlehem is less Multiracial than neighboring Wheeling (4.7% Multiracial), Benwood (5.7% Multiracial), Bridgeport (8.1% Multiracial), Bellaire (8.7% Multiracial), and Martins Ferry (10% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.