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West Bethlehem township

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
22.42
State:
Pennsylvania

West Bethlehem township is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. West Bethlehem township has a 2026 population of 1,260. West Bethlehem township is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,291 in 2020.

The median household income in West Bethlehem township is $64,934 with a poverty rate of 4.39%. The median age in West Bethlehem township is 50.8 years: 46.7 years for males, and 52.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 120.9 males.

1.3K
Total Population
56
Density (mi²)
-6 -0.47%
Growth

West Bethlehem township Population

West Bethlehem township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,260-6-0.47%
20251,266-6-0.47%
20241,272-6-0.47%
20231,278-4-0.31%
20221,282-7-0.54%
20211,289-2-0.15%
20201,291-1-0.08%
20191,411-9-0.63%
20181,420-5-0.35%
20171,425-6-0.42%
20161,431-12-0.83%
20151,443-5-0.35%
20141,448-7-0.48%
20131,455-5-0.34%
20121,460-2-0.14%
20111,46220.14%
20101,457-1-0.07%

Median Age

Overall: 50.8 years
Female: 52.3 years
Male: 46.7 years

West Bethlehem township Adults

There are 1,012 adults, (287 of whom are seniors) in West Bethlehem township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 578 (45.3%)
Male: 699 (54.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Bethlehem township includes 98.67% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,26098.67%
Two or more races171.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,26098.67%
Two or more races171.33%

West Bethlehem township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Bethlehem township 's average per capita income is $47,917. Household income levels show a median of $64,934. The poverty rate stands at 4.39%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$94,740$126,088
Married Families$94,716-
Households$64,934$101,415
Non Families$31,767$59,436

$47,917

Average Income

$64,934

Median Household Income

4.39%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)