Bethlehem, Mississippi facts for kids
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Bethlehem, Mississippi
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 Bethlehem, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Bethlehem, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Marshall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.88 sq mi (10.04 km2) |
| • Land | 3.88 sq mi (10.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (100 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 319 |
| • Density | 82.28/sq mi (31.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38659 (Potts Camp)
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 692567 |
| FIPS Code | 28-05780 |
Bethlehem is a small community located in Marshall County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for counting people. It doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, a count of people showed that 319 people lived in Bethlehem. The special code for mail in Bethlehem is 38659.
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Where is Bethlehem, Mississippi?
Bethlehem is in the southeastern part of Marshall County. You can find it along Mississippi Highway 349. The community is right inside the Holly Springs National Forest. This means it's surrounded by nature and trees.
The town of Potts Camp is about 5 miles (8 km) north of Bethlehem. This is where Bethlehem's mail is handled. Holly Springs, the main town of Marshall County, is about 18 miles (29 km) to the northwest. Another nearby town, New Albany, is about 24 miles (39 km) to the southeast.
Land and Water in Bethlehem
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bethlehem covers an area of about 3.9 square miles (10.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the community itself.
To the north of Bethlehem, you'll find Potts Creek. To the southeast, there's a smaller stream that flows into the Little Tallahatchie River. All the water in this area eventually flows into the Tallahatchie River.
Who Lives in Bethlehem?
The U.S. government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This is called a census. Here's a quick look at the people living in Bethlehem in 2020:
- In 2020, the total population was 319 people.
- Most people, about 79.62%, were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 13.79% of the people were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- A small number, about 3.45%, were of Mixed Race (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 2.82% of the people were Hispanic or Latino (they can be of any race).
- There were also a very small number of Pacific Islanders.
Famous People from Bethlehem
Even though Bethlehem is a small community, some notable people were born there:
- Victor V. Boatner: He was an important person in the railroad business.
- Chet Walker: He was a famous basketball player who is in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was also known for his work in civil rights.
