Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem: City in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

About

Bethlehem is a city located in the county of Clearfield in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,730 and a population density of 471 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,549 inhabitants.

The city was created 283 years ago in 1740.

Bethlehem locator map
Location of Bethlehem on Pennsylvania map.

Quick Facts about Bethlehem

Population : 24,549 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Pennsylvania (United States)
County : Clearfield County
Postal code : 18015–18018
Phone Area Codes : 610
Area : 50.38 km2
Named for : Bethlehem
Altitude : 358 feet / 109 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1741 (283 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 05:06:38 (26th December 2024)
Density : 487 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 3.34% (2010-2020)
Bethlehem PA Photo Collage image
Bethlehem PA Photo Collage
Bethlehem PA Photo Collage image

Geography

Bethlehem is located at 40°51'42"N 78°43'49"W (40.8617300, -78.7303100).

Bethlehem map

Demographics

The population of Bethlehem increased by 3.34% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 23,730 - census
2011 23,747 0.07% estimation process
2012 23,761 0.06% estimation process
2013 23,698 -0.27% estimation process
2014 23,712 0.06% estimation process
2015 23,672 -0.17% estimation process
2016 23,734 0.26% estimation process
2017 23,866 0.55% estimation process
2018 24,013 0.61% estimation process
2019 24,341 1.35% estimation process
2020 24,549 0.85% estimation process

Bethlehem zip code is 18015. County name: Northampton, County fips: 42095

Best Things to Do in Bethlehem

1 SteelStacks

Rating: 4.7 (4943)

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SteelStacks

2 Freefall Trampoline Park

Rating: 4.4 (1092)

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Freefall Trampoline Park

3 Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Rating: 4.2 (789)

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4 Monocacy Park

Rating: 4.7 (785)

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Monocacy Park

5 Sand Island Park

Rating: 4.5 (720)

56 River St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, United States ➦ Show Map

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Sand Island Park

Where ot Eat in Bethlehem

1 Wind Creek Bethlehem

Rating: 4.1 (11638)

77 Wind Creek Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18015, United States ➦ Show Map

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Wind Creek Bethlehem

2 Panera Bread

Rating: 4.2 (667)

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Panera Bread

Where to Stay in Bethlehem

1 SureStay Plus Hotel By Best Western Lehigh Valley

Rating: 3.7 (1326)

300 Gateway Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017, United States ➦ Show Map

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SureStay Plus Hotel By Best Western Lehigh Valley

2 Hyatt Place Bethlehem

Rating: 4.4 (758)

45 W North St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hyatt Place Bethlehem

3 Sonesta ES Suites Allentown Bethlehem

Rating: 4.2 (416)

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Sonesta ES Suites Allentown Bethlehem

4 Sonesta Select Allentown Bethlehem

Rating: 4.1 (387)

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Sonesta Select Allentown Bethlehem

5 The Sayre Mansion

Rating: 4.6 (202)

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The Sayre Mansion

People born in Bethlehem (126)

People born in Bethlehem, including Computer scientist, software engineer James Rumbaugh, racing driver Michael Andretti, Imagist poet H.D., .

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Schools in Bethlehem

College & universities near Bethlehem, PA

Code Name City ZIP
214740 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois DuBois (PA) 15801-2549

Stations (9)

Amtrak & bus stations near Bethlehem, PA

Code Name Address Type
TYR Tyrone Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. RAIL
ALT Altoona Transportation Center 1231 11th Avenue RAIL
JST Johnstown 47 Walnut Street RAIL
HGD Huntingdon Fourth and Allegheny Sts. RAIL
LAB Latrobe station 329 McKinley Ave RAIL

Post offices near Bethlehem

Post Office Name City ZIP
Mahaffey Post Office Mahaffey (PA) 15757

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Other cities in Clearfield County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clearfield County , PA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Sandy 10,357 Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States
Mount Joy 8,264 Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
DuBois 7,287 City of Pennsylvania
Clearfield 5,784 Borough of Pennsylvania
Barrett 4,145 Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Treasure Lake 3,861 Census designated place
Ashland 2,668 Borough in northwestern Schuylkill county in the U.
Curwensville 2,359 Borough of Pennsylvania
Eden 2,237 Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Beccaria 1,692 Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Sterling 1,420 Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Graham 1,338 Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Bigler 1,220 Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Osceola Mills 1,058 Borough of Pennsylvania
Plymptonville 981 Census designated place
Karthaus 917 Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Distance to Other Cities

Bethlehem distances to largest Pennsylvania cities