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Bethlehem, West Virginia
Village · Population 2,563 · #49 in West Virginia
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About Bethlehem
Bethlehem, WV is a small town located in northern West Virginia, home to 2,563 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Bethlehem holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.53 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 726 residents per square mile.
📰 Bethlehem News Today
- Saseen wins Bethlehem mayoral race WTRF · May 12
- ‘Walk Thru Bethlehem’ returns to Hometown, WV December 12-14 The Real WV · Nov 30
- E. David Mathieu Obituary (2026) - Wheeling, WV - Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory - Wheeling/Bethlehem Legacy obituary · Mar 30
- Bethlehem, West Virginia Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 19
- Joseph G. Griffin Obituary (2026) - Bethlehem, WV - Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory - Wheeling/Bethlehem Legacy obituary · Feb 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bethlehem Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Bethlehem — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Bethlehem
📍 Elm Grove📍 Elm Terrace📍 Highland Park Historic District📍 McCulley Estates📍 Mil Acres📍 Oakmont📍 Park View📍 Springdale📍 Wildwood Acres📍 Winifred Knoll📍 Wolfe Estates
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bethlehem
- Char House on the Boulevard
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Defelice Bros. — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bethlehem
- BOPP Playground reviews ★
- Bethlehem Community Park reviews ★
- Hilltop Park reviews ★
- Mt. Lebanon Community Playground reviews ★
- Wheeling Park reviews ★
- Wheeling Park Entrence reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWest Virginia
TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,563
Rank in state#49 of 230
Land area3.53 sq mi
Density726/sq mi
Coordinates40.0465, -80.6809