Bethlehem, New York Demographics

The total population of Bethlehem town is estimated to be 35,039 with 16,779 males (47.89%) and 18,260 females (52.11%). There are 1,481 more females than males in Bethlehem town.
The median household income in Bethlehem town was $119,947 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 1,847(1.56%) from $118,100 in 2020. This income is 160.77% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Bethlehem town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $142,888. Overall, the median household income for the town of Bethlehem town stands at $119,947.
In Bethlehem town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $75,025 for males and $47,389 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $96,942 for males and $81,101 for females.
In Bethlehem town, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 4 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Asian households have the highest median household income at $176,631, while Two or More Races households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $111,747.
In 2022, the population of Bethlehem town was 34,943, a 0.38% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bethlehem town's population was 35,077, an increase of 0.08% compared to a population of 35,048 in 2020.
The median age in Bethlehem, New York is 44.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.29% were under the age of 15, 16.56% aged 15 to 29, 47.47% aged 30 to 64, 15.55% aged 65 to 84, and 3.14% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Bethlehem town population: 89.70% are White, 2.75% are Black or African American, 0.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.97% are Asian, 1.11% are some other race and 2.44% are multiracial.