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 31,000 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.
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Total
Population
Sex 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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