Bethlehem, West Virginia facts for kids
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Bethlehem, West Virginia
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Location of Bethlehem in Ohio County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | West Virginia | |
| County | Ohio | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.54 sq mi (9.18 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.54 sq mi (9.18 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,499 | |
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(2019)
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2,321 | |
| • Density | 654.91/sq mi (252.84/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
26003
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| Area code(s) | 304 | |
| FIPS code | 54-06940 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1535728 | |
| Website | https://bethlehemwv.gov/ | |
Bethlehem is a small village located in Ohio County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wheeling area. In 2010, about 2,499 people lived there.
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Exploring Bethlehem's Location
Bethlehem is found at specific coordinates: 40°2′56″N 80°41′37″W / 40.04889°N 80.69361°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 3.54 square miles (9.18 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Bethlehem sits at an elevation of about 1,243 feet (380 meters) above sea level.
Bethlehem's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,146 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,308 | 101.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,461 | 6.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,677 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,694 | 0.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,651 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,499 | −5.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,321 | −7.1% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Census
In 2010, the village of Bethlehem had 2,499 residents. These people lived in 1,107 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 735 of these households were families. The population density was about 706 people per square mile. This means many people live in a small area.
Most residents, about 95.8%, were White. About 1.1% were African American, and 1.5% were Asian. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds.
The average age in Bethlehem was about 47.2 years old. About 19.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 19.1% were 65 years or older. The rest were between 18 and 64 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Bethlehem (condado de Ohio) para niños
