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Bethlehem, WV
Village in Ohio County, West Virginia.
Population
2,592
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
735
ZIP codes
0
Bethlehem and its ZIP codes
Bethlehem at a glance
- Bethlehem is about 9.9 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 61st among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $83,409, 40% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,000 (23% above West Virginia) and median rent is $1,339 a month.
Local data for Bethlehem, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethlehem, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,409
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$1,339/mo
Homeownership
88.2%
Bachelor's or higher
45.3%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (691), Irish Americans (448), Italian Americans (299).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ohio County. PPP loans are for Bethlehem.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,221
27,052 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,326
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$347M
FY 2026, $8,188 per person
How people get to work
Bethlehem, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethlehem, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
335
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
474
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethlehem, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near Bethlehem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WheelingCity | 2.8 mi | 13.6 |
| TriadelphiaTown | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
| BenwoodCity | 3.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Bellaire, OHVillage | 3.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Bridgeport, OHVillage | 3.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Brookside, OHVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Martins Ferry, OHCity | 4.3 mi | 2.3 |
| McMechenCity | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| Wolfhurst, OHCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Lansing, OHCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Shadyside, OHVillage | 6 mi | 1 |
| ClearviewVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Blaine, OHCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Neffs, OHCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4 |
| Yorkville, OHVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Valley GroveVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethlehem, WV in?
- Bethlehem is in Ohio County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Bethlehem, WV?
- About 2,592 people live in Bethlehem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethlehem?
- Nearby places include Wheeling (2.8 mi), Triadelphia (2.9 mi), Benwood (3.3 mi), Bellaire, OH (3.3 mi), Bridgeport, OH (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023