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Bethlehem, NH

Census-designated place in Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Population

1,058

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

647

ZIP codes

0

Bethlehem and its ZIP codes

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Bethlehem at a glance

  • Bethlehem is about 4.2 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
  • The median household income is $64,625, 35% below the New Hampshire median of $99,031.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,000 (35% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,075 a month.

Local data for Bethlehem, NH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bethlehem, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$64,625

Poverty rate

11.5%

Median home value

$262,000

Median rent

$1,075/mo

Homeownership

67.5%

Bachelor's or higher

52.8%

Median age

45.5

Average commute

16.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (185), German Americans (67), Italian Americans (64).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grafton County. PPP loans are for Bethlehem.

Details

Unemployment rate

1.6%

Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$77,790

54,628 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$85,873

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$949M

FY 2026, $10,414 per person

Grafton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bethlehem, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone45.5%
  • Carpooled13.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home39.6%

Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bethlehem, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

1,307

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

330

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 3°F

41.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bethlehem, NH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.5%

U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts

Diabetes

9.1%

U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts

Smoking

10.2%

U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

Cities near Bethlehem

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LittletonCensus-designated place4.7 mi8.5
WhitefieldCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.6
Gilman, VTCensus-designated place9.4 mi0.4
LisbonCensus-designated place12 mi3.3
Lunenburg, VTCensus-designated place12 mi2.5
Concord, VTCensus-designated place14 mi1.1
LancasterCensus-designated place16 mi3
LincolnCensus-designated place16 mi2.7
North WoodstockCensus-designated place17 mi1.6
Mountain LakesCensus-designated place17 mi3.5
Barnet, VTCensus-designated place18 mi0.6
St. Johnsbury, VTCensus-designated place19 mi12.8
WoodsvilleCensus-designated place19 mi1.8
Wells River, VTVillage20 mi1.9
North HaverhillCensus-designated place21 mi3.6
Lyndon, VTCensus-designated place23 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bethlehem, NH in?
Bethlehem is in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Bethlehem, NH?
About 1,058 people live in Bethlehem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bethlehem?
Nearby places include Littleton (4.7 mi), Whitefield (7.5 mi), Gilman, VT (9.4 mi), Lisbon (12 mi), Lunenburg, VT (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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