Bethlehem, West Virginia

Bethlehem: unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia

About

Bethlehem is a city located in the county of Harrison in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,499. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,298 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Bethlehem

Population 2,298 (2020)
Country United States of America
State West Virginia (United States)
County Harrison County
Latitude & Longitude 39.3920,-80.2806
Altitude 974 feet / 297 meters
Time Zone UTC−05:00, Eastern Time Zone
Local time 20:27:32 (22nd April 2026)
Population growth -8.75% (2010-2020)
Weather 69℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather

Geography

Bethlehem is located at 39°23'31"N 80°16'50"W (39.3920300, -80.2806400).

Bethlehem map

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Weather

69°F
Rain Showers Likely
8 mph SW Wednesday

Rain showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bethlehem decreased by 8.75% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,499 - census
2011 2,485 -0.56% estimation process
2012 2,472 -0.53% estimation process
2013 2,456 -0.65% estimation process
2014 2,432 -0.99% estimation process
2015 2,415 -0.7% estimation process
2016 2,393 -0.92% estimation process
2017 2,356 -1.57% estimation process
2018 2,337 -0.81% estimation process
2019 2,321 -0.69% estimation process
2020 2,298 -1% estimation process
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Bethlehem, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
419031 United Technical Center Clarksburg (WV) 26301-6313

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to Bethlehem, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
COV Connellsville station North Water Street and West Peach Street RAIL
GTV Grantsville, MD 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road BUS
GNB Greensburg Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. RAIL
FSB Frostburg, MD 101 Braddock Road BUS

Closest post offices linked to Bethlehem.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Shinnston Post Office Shinnston (WV) 26431

Other places with the same name (8)

Other cities in Harrison County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harrison County , WV.

City Name Population Title
Clarksburg 15,424 City in West Virginia, United States
Bridgeport 8,782 City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US
Shinnston 2,096 City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
Stonewood 1,702 City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
Nutter Fort 1,501 City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
Despard 1,004 Census-designated place in Harrison County, West Virginia
Lumberport 835 Town in West Virginia, USA
Anmoore 732 Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
West Milford 609 Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
Lost Creek 462 Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Bethlehem distances to largest West Virginia cities