New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

New Bethlehem: borough of Pennsylvania

About

New Bethlehem is a city located in the county of Clarion in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 989 and a population density of 1,902 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 912 inhabitants.

The city was created 186 years ago in 1839.

Quick Facts about New Bethlehem

Population 912 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Pennsylvania (United States)
County Clarion County
Different from Bethlehem
Area 0.52 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.0017,-79.3314
Altitude 3,510 feet / 1070 meters
Establishment January 01, 1840 (186 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 20:43:29 (22nd April 2026)
Postal code 16242
Density 1,754 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -8.44% (2010-2020)
Weather 71℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

Geography

New Bethlehem is located at 41°0'6"N 79°19'53"W (41.0017300, -79.3314300).

New Bethlehem map

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Weather

71°F
Chance Rain Showers
7 mph W Wednesday

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of New Bethlehem decreased by 8.44% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 989 - census
2011 986 -0.3% estimation process
2012 979 -0.72% estimation process
2013 970 -0.93% estimation process
2014 962 -0.83% estimation process
2015 944 -1.91% estimation process
2016 934 -1.07% estimation process
2017 928 -0.65% estimation process
2018 925 -0.32% estimation process
2019 917 -0.87% estimation process
2020 912 -0.55% estimation process
New Bethlehem zip code is 16242. County name: Clarion, County fips: 42031

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
211644 Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clarion (PA) 16214

Nearby Transit Stations (7)

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

Code Name Address Type
LAB Latrobe station 329 McKinley Ave RAIL
GNB Greensburg Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. RAIL
JST Johnstown 47 Walnut Street RAIL
PGH Union Station 1100 Liberty Avenue RAIL
ALT Altoona Transportation Center 1231 11th Avenue RAIL

Closest post offices linked to New Bethlehem.

Post Office Name City ZIP
New Bethlehem Post Office New Bethlehem (PA) 16242

Other cities in Clarion County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clarion County , PA.

City Name Population Title
Easton 27,364 City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Clarion 5,693 City in Iowa
Henderson 1,749 Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Kline 1,358 Township in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Knox 1,067 Borough of Pennsylvania
Toby 933 Township in Clarion County, Pennsylvania
Millville 918 Borough in Pennsylvania
East Brady 904 Borough of Pennsylvania
Rimersburg 878 Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Strattanville 496 Borough of Pennsylvania
Hawthorn 456 Borough of Pennsylvania
Shippenville 443 Borough of Pennsylvania
Limestone 367 Human settlement in United States of America
Saint Petersburg 367 Borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania
Callensburg 191 Borough of Pennsylvania