Poverty Rate in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, an estimated 12,877 of 70,427 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 18.3%.
- How many people in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, an estimated 12,877 of 70,427 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 55.08% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, an estimated 18.3% of 70,427 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 45.24% higher than the US average. In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, an estimated 18.3% of 70,427 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Black or African American
18.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2022
18.2% of 7 thousand people
White
9.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
9.6% of 41 thousand people
Some other race
17.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
17.6% of 10 thousand people
Two or more races
8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
8% of 15 thousand people
Hispanic
13% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
13% of 25 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
9.2% of 38 thousand people
Under 18 years
18.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
18.6% of 14 thousand people
Under 5 years
11% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
11% of 3 thousand people
5 to 17 years
20.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
20.5% of 11 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
18.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
18.6% of 14 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
10.1% of 44 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
12.8% of 17 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
8.4% of 27 thousand people
60 years and over
7.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
7.2% of 18 thousand people
65 years and over
7.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
7.6% of 13 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
8.5% of 51 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
18.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
18.7% of 5 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
9.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
9.5% of 15 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
8.8% of 14 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
4.6% of 17 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
6.4% of 40 thousand people
Employed
5.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
5.8% of 37 thousand people
Male
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
4.1% of 20 thousand people
Female
7.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
7.9% of 17 thousand people
Unemployed
12.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
12.6% of 4 thousand people
Male
6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
6% of 2 thousand people
Female
21.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
21.4% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
9.3% of 59 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
2.7% of 29 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
15% of 11 thousand people
Did not work
15.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
15.7% of 19 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
16.8% of 17 thousand people
Male
14% Poverty Rate for single men in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
14% of 9 thousand people
Female
19.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
19.8% of 9 thousand people
18 to 24 years
49.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
49.6% of 1 thousand people
25 to 34 years
10% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
10% of 5 thousand people
35 to 44 years
5.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
5.3% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
17.7% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
25.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
25.6% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
21.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
21.3% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
15.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
15.3% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
3.3% of 9 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
23% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
23% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
35.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
35.4% of 5 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023
11.3%
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