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Bethlehem, GA
Town in Barrow County, Georgia.
Population
707
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
274
ZIP codes
0
Bethlehem and its ZIP codes
Bethlehem at a glance
- Bethlehem is 45% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,875, 20% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,500 (13% below Georgia) and median rent is $972 a month.
Local data for Bethlehem, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethlehem, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,875
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$263,500
Median rent
$972/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (69), German Americans (66), Dominican Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barrow County. PPP loans are for Bethlehem.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,105
24,813 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,925
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$532M
FY 2026, $6,370 per person
How people get to work
Bethlehem, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled18.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethlehem, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
288
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethlehem, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Bethlehem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RussellCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.2 |
| WinderCity | 3.6 mi | 14.9 |
| StathamCity | 6.2 mi | 4 |
| CarlTown | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| AuburnCity | 8.6 mi | 6.8 |
| MonroeCity | 9.7 mi | 15.7 |
| BogartTown | 9.9 mi | 2.5 |
| BetweenTown | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| HoschtonCity | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| DaculaCity | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| Good HopeCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| BraseltonTown | 13 mi | 13.3 |
| LoganvilleCity | 13 mi | 7.4 |
| ArcadeCity | 13 mi | 9.2 |
| North High ShoalsTown | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| JeffersonCity | 15 mi | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethlehem, GA in?
- Bethlehem is in Barrow County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Bethlehem, GA?
- About 707 people live in Bethlehem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethlehem?
- Nearby places include Russell (3 mi), Winder (3.6 mi), Statham (6.2 mi), Carl (7.6 mi), Auburn (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023