About Bethlehem
The Town of Bethlehem is a modern community with its roots in the past. Its location in
Albany County, New York
offers a unique combination of friendly neighborhoods and rural beauty. It includes
the hamlets of Delmar, Elsmere, Glenmont, Selkirk, Slingerlands and South and North
Bethlehem. Bethlehem is a dynamic and diverse community with a population of over
35,000 and total area of 52 square miles.
Incorporated in March of 1793, the Town is situated on the west bank of the Hudson River,
bordering Albany, the capital
city of New York State. Its location at the crossroads of the Northeast allows easy
access to New York City, Boston and Montreal, all of which are just hours away by car or
rail.
The nearby Adirondack, Catskill and Berkshire mountains offer skiers, hikers and climbers
world-class facilities, while boaters and water sports enthusiasts have Lake George
and Lake Placid practically at their fingertips.
Bethlehem offers high-quality school systems, excellent recreational facilities for young
and old, and superb programs and services at a cost that is both reasonable and fair to
taxpayers. Its blend of suburban neighborhoods, rural life and commercial
enterprises make it a pleasant, attractive and enjoyable community for businesses and
residents alike.
According to MONEY Magazine, our area is in the top 25 Great American Towns. MONEY
Magazine and CNN/Money spent months looking for areas "where you would want to raise your
children and celebrate life's milestones." Thanks to its low crime rate, high scores in
education, low commute time, access to arts and leisure and more, we ranked twenty-second
in the country as a Great American Town.
Click here for a Printable Map of the Town of Bethlehem (PDF) - image shown below
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Total Population 2010
Gender and Age
Race
Relationship
Household by Type
Housing Occupancy
School Enrollment
Educational Attainment
Marital Status
The following data was obtained from the 2010 Census. More detailed information can
be found at the Capital District Regional Planning Commission's web site at
www.cdrpc.org or the 2010 Census web site
http://2010.census.gov/2010census/.
| Demographic Profiles |
Town of Bethlehem |
| Total Population |
33,656 |
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| SEX AND AGE |
|
| Male |
16144 |
| Female |
17512 |
| Under 5 years |
1717 |
| 5 to 9 years |
2227 |
| 10 to 14 years |
2617 |
| 15 to 19 years |
2420 |
| 20 to 24 years |
1332 |
| 25 to 29 years |
1366 |
| 30 to 34 years |
1417 |
| 35 to 39 years |
1938 |
| 40 to 44 years |
2517 |
| 45 to 49 years |
2953 |
| 50 to 54 years |
3050 |
| 55 to 59 years |
2768 |
| 60 to 64 years |
2235 |
| 65 to 69 years |
1374 |
| 70 to 74 years |
989 |
| 75 to 79 years |
942 |
| 80 to 84 years |
835 |
| 85 years and over |
959 |
| Median Age (years) |
43.6 |
| Male |
42 |
| Female |
45 |
| 18 years and over |
25407 |
| Male |
11913 |
| Female |
13494 |
| 21 years and over |
24403 |
| 62 years and over |
6346 |
| 65 years and over |
5099 |
| Male |
2101 |
| Female |
2998 |
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| RACE |
|
| One Race |
33109 |
| White |
30943 |
| Black or African American |
884 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native |
46 |
| Asian |
1067 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander |
4 |
| Some Other Race |
165 |
| Two or More Races |
547 |
| Total Population |
33656 |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
896 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino |
32760 |
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| RELATIONSHIP |
|
| Total Population |
33656 |
| In Households |
33089 |
| Householder |
13457 |
| Spouse |
7603 |
| Child |
10020 |
| Own Child under 18 years |
7836 |
| Other Relatives |
845 |
| Under 18 years |
267 |
| 65+ years |
228 |
| Non-relatives |
1164 |
| Unmarried Partner |
741 |
| In Group Quarters |
567 |
| Institutionalized Population |
177 |
| Non-institutionalized Population |
390 |
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| HOUSEHOLD BY TYPE |
|
| Total Households |
13457 |
| Family Households (families) |
9172 |
| With Own Children under 18 years |
4324 |
| Married-Couple Family |
7603 |
| With Own Children under 18 years |
3468 |
| Male Householder, no wife present |
415 |
| With Own Children under 18 years |
227 |
| Female Householder, no husband present |
1154 |
| With Own Children under 18 years |
629 |
| Non-family Households |
4285 |
| Householder Living Alone |
3622 |
| Householder 65 years and over |
1662 |
| Households with Individuals under 18 years |
4520 |
| Households with Individuals 65 years and over |
3693 |
| Average Household Size |
2.46 |
| Average Family Size |
3.01 |
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| HOUSING OCCUPANCY |
|
| Total Housing Units |
14029 |
| Occupied Housing Units |
13457 |
| Vacant Housing Units |
572 |
| For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use |
104 |
| Homeowner Vacancy Rate (percent) |
0.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate (percent) |
6.0% |
| HOUSING TENURE |
|
| Occupied Housing Units |
13457 |
| Owner-Occupied Housing Units |
10096 |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units |
3361 |
| Average Household Size of Owner-Occupied Units |
2.67 |
| Average Household Size of Renter-Occupied Units |
1.83 |
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Total Population
Gender and Age
Race
Relationship
Household by Type
Housing Occupancy
School Enrollment
Educational Attainment
Marital Status
The following data was obtained from the 2000 Census. More detailed information can
be found at the Capital District Regional Planning Commission's web site at
www.cdrpc.org
| Demographic Profiles |
Town of Bethlehem |
| Total Population |
31,304 |
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| SEX AND AGE |
|
| Male |
14906 |
| Female |
16398 |
| Under 5 years |
2033 |
| 5 to 9 years |
2358 |
| 10 to 14 years |
2594 |
| 15 to 19 years |
2281 |
| 20 to 24 years |
959 |
| 25 to 34 years |
3134 |
| 35 to 44 years |
5359 |
| 45 to 54 years |
5348 |
| 55 to 59 years |
1595 |
| 60 to 64 years |
1125 |
| 65 to 74 years |
2139 |
| 75 to 84 years |
1688 |
| 85 years and over |
691 |
| 18 years and over |
22695 |
| Male |
10458 |
| Female |
12237 |
| 21 years and over |
21830 |
| 62 years and over |
5169 |
| 65 years and over |
4518 |
| Male |
1815 |
| Female |
2703 |
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| RACE |
|
| One Race |
31040 |
| White |
29656 |
| Black or African American |
706 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native |
47 |
| Asian |
521 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander |
13 |
| Some Other Race |
97 |
| Two or More Races |
264 |
| Total Population |
31304 |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
544 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino |
30760 |
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| RELATIONSHIP |
|
| Total Population |
31304 |
| In Households |
30602 |
| Householder |
12112 |
| Spouse |
7271 |
| Child |
9712 |
| Own Child under 18 years |
8150 |
| Other Relatives |
592 |
| Under 18 years |
190 |
| Non-relatives |
915 |
| Unmarried Partner |
522 |
| In Group Quarters |
702 |
| Institutionalized Population |
235 |
| Non-institutionalized Population |
467 |
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| HOUSEHOLD BY TYPE |
|
| Total Households |
12112 |
| Family Households (families) |
8548 |
| With Own Children under 18 years |
4433 |
| Married-Couple Family |
7271 |
| With Own Children under 18 years |
3707 |
| Female Householder, no husband present |
968 |
| With Own Children under 18 years |
559 |
| Non-family Households |
3564 |
| Householder Living Alone |
3022 |
| Householder 65 years and over |
1415 |
| Households with Individuals under 18 years |
4588 |
| Households with Individuals 65 years and over |
3195 |
| Average Household Size |
2.53 |
| Average Family Size |
3.06 |
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| HOUSING OCCUPANCY |
|
| Total Housing Units |
12459 |
| Occupied Housing Units |
12112 |
| Vacant Housing Units |
347 |
| For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use |
43 |
| Homeowner Vacancy Rate (percent) |
0.7% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate (percent) |
3.4% |
| HOUSING TENURE |
|
| Occupied Housing Units |
12112 |
| Owner-Occupied Housing Units |
9121 |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units |
2991 |
| Average Household Size of Owner-Occupied Units |
2.73 |
| Average Household Size of Renter-Occupied Units |
1.90 |
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| SCHOOL ENROLLMENT |
|
| Population 3 & Over Enrolled in School |
8677 |
| Nursery School, Preschool |
744 |
| Kindergarten |
363 |
| Elementary School (1-8) |
4068 |
| High School (9-12) |
2057 |
| College or Graduate School |
1445 |
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| EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |
|
| Population 25 & Over |
21182 |
| Less Than 9th Grade |
462 |
| 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma |
1002 |
| High School Graduate (includes Equivalency) |
3857 |
| Some College, No Degree |
3171 |
| Associate Degree |
2092 |
| Bachelor Degree |
4810 |
| Graduate or Professional Degree |
5788 |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher |
93.1% |
| Percent Bachelor Degree or Higher |
50.0% |
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| MARITAL STATUS |
|
| Population 15 & Over |
24301 |
| Never Married |
4810 |
| Now Married (Except Separated) |
15606 |
| Separated |
429 |
| Widowed |
1707 |
| Divorced |
1749 |
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