Bethlehem, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Bethlehem

Neighborhood

Alexander, NC

Bethlehem / Whittenburg Springs

North Hickory / The Cedars

Taylorsville Beach / Millersville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Bethlehem

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

43.3%

Households with Children

20.6%

School Enrollment K-12

295

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.2%
School Age (5-17): 9.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.5%
Working Age (35-54): 24.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.5%
Seniors (65+): 27.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.8%
High School / GED: 21.5%
Some College or Associate's: 30.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.8%
Single Parents: 2.8%
Couples & Adults: 54.1%
Living Alone: 25.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
Asian: 6.2%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 55.9%
South Asian: 44.1%
Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 0.0%
Puerto Rican: 42.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 15.1%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 42.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 32.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 67.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 54.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.2%
Spanish: 5.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.6%
Elementary (1-4): 3.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.3%
High School (9-12): 2.9%
College / Graduate: 6.8%
Not Enrolled: 80.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources