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Bethlehem CDP, MS

ZIP 38659 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38659

38659 has a population of 2,117 with a median age of 35.9 yrs (44.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
85.5%+39% vs US avg
x
Black
6.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
6.7%-64% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
37.0%+68% vs US avg
x
18–64
42.0%-32% vs US avg
x
65+
21.1%+29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.9%+88% vs US avg
x
High school
28.7%+9% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.9%+17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.5%-51% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.9%-9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.4%+79% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
26/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
26.0%+126% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
5.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.7%+70% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
25.7%+218% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
12.3%+112% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 38659

Poverty Rate
26.0%+126% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
25.7%+218% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.7%+70% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.7%-4% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
12.3%+112% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,117
Median age35.9
Poverty rate26.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White85.5%
Hispanic6.7%
Black6.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%