Bethlehem, Connecticut
Bethlehem: town
About
Bethlehem is a town located in the county of Litchfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,607. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,385 inhabitants.
The town was created 239 years ago in 1786.
Quick Facts about Bethlehem
| Population | 3,385 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Litchfield County |
| Postal code | 06751 |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6398,-73.2085 |
| Altitude | 860 feet / 262 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1787 (239 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:08:41 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -6.56% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Bethlehem is located at 41°38'23"N 73°12'30"W (41.6398200, -73.2084500).
Bethlehem map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bethlehem decreased by 6.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,596 | - | census |
| 2010 | 3,607 | 0.3% | census |
| 2011 | 3,568 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,540 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,527 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,489 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,468 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,443 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,420 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,412 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,402 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,385 | -0.5% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Bethlehem
1Bethlehem Town Hall
36 Main St S, Bethlehem, CT 06751 View details
People born in Bethlehem (3)
People born in Bethlehem, including industrialist and banker David Leavitt, educator Harvey Prindle Peet, David Leavitt, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bethlehem, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481571 | Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC | Waterbury (CT) | 06704-1035 |
Nearby Transit Stations (26)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bethlehem, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bethlehem.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Post Office | Bethlehem (CT) | 06751 |
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- Bethlehem, West Virginia unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia with a population of 2,298 people.
- Bethlehem, Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,110 people.
- Bethlehem, Georgia town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States with a population of 776 people.
- Bethlehem, Missouri township in Henry County, Missouri with a population of 718 people.
- Bethlehem, Indiana town with a population of 357 people.
Other cities in Litchfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Litchfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Torrington | 36,000 | Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Torrington | 33,870 | City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA |
| New Milford | 26,683 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Watertown | 21,517 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Plymouth | 11,552 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winchester Center | 10,830 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Woodbury | 9,453 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winsted | 7,712 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Thomaston | 7,505 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| New Hartford | 6,639 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Harwinton | 5,400 | Town in Connecticut |
| Barkhamsted | 3,587 | Town in Connecticut |
| Salisbury | 3,584 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Washington | 3,419 | Town in Connecticut |
| Goshen | 2,856 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Kent | 2,766 | Town in Connecticut |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethlehem distances to largest Connecticut cities