| Place Name | Bethlehem |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28601 28681 |
| County | Alexander County |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 4,683 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 6.57% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 92.37% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 5th |
| State House Districts | 73 |
| State Senate Districts | 42 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 92.37% |
| African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 3.94% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.69% |