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Bethlehem, MS
Census-designated place in Marshall County, Mississippi.
Population
155
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
0
Bethlehem and its ZIP codes
Bethlehem at a glance
- Bethlehem is 36% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Bethlehem, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Bethlehem.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,875
11,694 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$279M
FY 2026, $8,264 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bethlehem, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
58.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethlehem, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Bethlehem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Potts CampTown | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Hickory FlatTown | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| WaterfordCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| AbbevilleTown | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| MyrtleTown | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Holly SpringsCity | 15 mi | 12.8 |
| Snow Lake ShoresTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Blue MountainTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| UniversityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| New AlbanyCity | 19 mi | 18.2 |
| OxfordCity | 20 mi | 26.6 |
| AshlandTown | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| ThaxtonTown | 21 mi | 10.4 |
| Red BanksCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.7 |
| ToccopolaTown | 23 mi | 8.5 |
| TulaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethlehem, MS in?
- Bethlehem is in Marshall County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Bethlehem, MS?
- About 155 people live in Bethlehem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethlehem?
- Nearby places include Potts Camp (5.5 mi), Hickory Flat (8.4 mi), Waterford (8.6 mi), Abbeville (11 mi), Myrtle (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023