Downtown Bethlehem Historic District / Elmwood Park, PA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Downtown Bethlehem Historic District / Elmwood Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

37.7%

Households with Children

20.9%

School Enrollment K-12

304

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.6%
School Age (5-17): 14.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.4%
Working Age (35-54): 23.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.1%
Seniors (65+): 31.6%

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: 5.5%
High School / GED: 27.5%
Some College or Associate's: 29.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 37.8%

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: 16.4%
Single Parents: 4.5%
Couples & Adults: 22.5%
Living Alone: 56.5%

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: 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 22.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 1.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.7%
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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 4.3%
Puerto Rican: 30.4%
Cuban: 3.5%
Dominican: 29.9%
Central American: 1.2%
South American: 30.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

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: 39.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.2%

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: 61.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 10.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.8%

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: 74.7%
Spanish: 19.3%
European & Indo-European: 6.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
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: 1.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 3.7%
College / Graduate: 1.4%
Not Enrolled: 83.6%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Downtown Bethlehem Historic District / Elmwood Park

Pembroke Village / Bayard Park

Parkhill Manor / Bethlehem View

Shimersville / South Terrace

Park Side / Bethlehem Heights