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Compare Bethlehem to Philadelphia
This post compares Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Bethlehem (city) | Philadelphia (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,240 | 1,569,657 |
| Income (median) | $41,799 | $42,527 |
| Home Value (median) | $168,600 | $151,500 |
| White | 78% | 41% |
| Black | 7% | 42% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| With Kids | 27% | 26% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 34 |
| Rentals | 48% | 47% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Bethlehem or Philadelphia?
A: Bethlehem has a much smaller population count than Philadelphia: 75240 compared with 1569657 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Bethlehem or in Philadelphia?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Bethlehem.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Bethlehem or Philadelphia?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Bethlehem.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Bethlehem does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 48% for Bethlehem versus 47% for Philadelphia.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Bethlehem may include: Chambersburg, Scranton, and Pottstown.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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