Population
2023
11.3% of 71 thousand people
Population poverty in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania compared
How does Bethlehem, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
11.3%
Pennsylvania
12% (6% higher than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)
National average
12.5% (11% higher than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 20.4%
The 2011 20.4% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 24.9%
The 2012 increase to 24.9% from 2011 represents a 4.5% increase YoY.
2013 - 17.4%
The 2013 decrease to 17.4% from 2012 represents a -7.5% decrease YoY.
2014 - 14.8%
The 2014 decrease to 14.8% from 2013 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.
2015 - 13.2%
The 2015 decrease to 13.2% from 2014 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
2016 - 18.1%
The 2016 increase to 18.1% from 2015 represents a 4.9% increase YoY.
2017 - 17.9%
The 2017 decrease to 17.9% from 2016 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2018 - 22%
The 2018 increase to 22% from 2017 represents a 4.1% increase YoY.
2019 - 12.5%
The 2019 decrease to 12.5% from 2018 represents a -9.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 19.2%
The 2021 increase to 19.2% from 2019 represents a 6.7% increase YoY.
2022 - 17.9%
The 2022 decrease to 17.9% from 2021 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2023 - 11.3%
The 2023 decrease to 11.3% from 2022 represents a -6.6% decrease YoY.
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