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 285 years ago in 1740.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8617,-78.7303 |
| Named for | Bethlehem |
| Altitude | 358 feet / 109 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1741 (285 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 07:39:36 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 487 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.34% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Bethlehem is located at 40°51'42"N 78°43'49"W (40.8617300, -78.7303100).
Bethlehem map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Best Things to Do in Bethlehem
1SteelStacks
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015, United States View details
Phone: +16102977100 | Website available
2Freefall Trampoline Park
2800 Baglyos Cir, Bethlehem, PA 18020, United States View details
Phone: +16108490373 | Website available
3Sky Zone Trampoline Park
2285 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017, United States View details
Phone: +16107599663 | Website available
4Monocacy Park
100 Illick's Mill Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017, United States View details
Phone: +16108657081 | Website available
5Sand Island Park
56 River St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, United States View details
Phone: +16108657081
Where to Eat in Bethlehem
1Wind Creek Bethlehem
77 Wind Creek Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18015, United States View details
Phone: +14847777777 | Website available
2Panera Bread
3301 Bath Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18017, United States View details
Phone: +16108669802 | Website available
Where to Stay in Bethlehem
1SureStay Plus Hotel By Best Western Lehigh Valley
300 Gateway Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017, United States View details
Phone: +16108665800 | Website available
2Hyatt Place Bethlehem
45 W North St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, United States View details
Phone: +16106250500 | Website available
3Sonesta ES Suites Allentown Bethlehem
2180 Motel Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18018, United States View details
Phone: +16103172662 | Website available
4Sonesta Select Allentown Bethlehem
2160 Motel Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18018, United States View details
Phone: +16103176200 | Website available
5The Sayre Mansion
250 Wyandotte St, Bethlehem, PA 18015, United States View details
Phone: +16108822100 | Website available
People born in Bethlehem (126)
People born in Bethlehem, including Computer scientist, software engineer James Rumbaugh, racing driver Michael Andretti, Imagist poet H.D., .
More notable people
- Ted Deutch (U.S. Representative from Florida) he was born in 07/05/1966
- Nathan Homer Knorr (Jehovah's Witnesses leader) he was born in 23/04/1905
- John Andretti (American racecar driver) he was born in 12/03/1963
- Alexandra Chando (American actress) she was born in 28/07/1986
- Jimmy DeGrasso (American drummer) he was born in 16/03/1963
- Lauren Tamayo (American racing cyclist) she was born in 26/10/1983
- Jeff Andretti (race car driver) he was born in 14/04/1964
- Mel Harris (American actress) she was born in 12/07/1956
- Jonathan Taylor Thomas (American actor) he was born in 08/09/1981
- Gary Mark Smith (American photographer) he was born in 27/04/1956
- Gina Lewandowski (association football player) she was born in 13/04/1985
- Russell Davenport (American journalist and magazine publisher) he was born in 01/01/1899
- Daniel Roebuck (American actor, director, writer and producer) he was born in 04/03/1963
- Archibald E. Olpp (politician and United States Army officer (1882-1949)) he was born in 12/05/1882
- Donald Johnson (US tennis player) he was born in 09/09/1968
- Chuck Bednarik (American football player (1925-2015)) he was born in 01/05/1925
- Stephen Vincent Benét (poet, short story writer, novelist) he was born in 22/07/1898
- Franklin Clark Fry (American Lutheran priest) he was born in 30/08/1900
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bethlehem, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214740 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois | DuBois (PA) | 15801-2549 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bethlehem, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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