Bethlehem, Alexander County, North Carolina facts for kids
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Bethlehem, North Carolina
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Location of Bethlehem, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alexander |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.88 sq mi (23.00 km2) |
| • Land | 7.63 sq mi (19.75 km2) |
| • Water | 1.26 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,491 |
| • Density | 588.98/sq mi (227.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-05530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402685 |
Bethlehem is a special kind of community in Alexander County, North Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village with its own local government.
In 2020, about 4,491 people lived in Bethlehem. It's part of a larger area that includes the cities of Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton.
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Geography of Bethlehem
Bethlehem is located in the southwestern part of Alexander County. It sits along the northern edge of Lake Hickory. This lake is part of the Catawba River.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Bethlehem is about 23 square kilometers (which is about 8.88 square miles). Most of this area is land, around 19.7 square kilometers (7.63 square miles). The rest is water, making up about 3.3 square kilometers (1.26 square miles). This means about 14% of Bethlehem's area is covered by water.
People in Bethlehem
The number of people living in Bethlehem has changed over time. In 2010, there were 4,214 people. By 2020, the population grew to 4,491 people.
Who Lives in Bethlehem?
In 2020, there were 4,491 people living in Bethlehem. These people lived in 1,900 households, and 1,392 of these were families.
Most people in Bethlehem are White (non-Hispanic), making up about 88.42% of the population. Other groups include Black or African American (1.76%), Asian (2.61%), Native American (0.22%), and people of two or more races (3.43%). About 3.56% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Bethlehem (Carolina del Norte) para niños
