Bethel township, Pennsylvania
Bethel township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bethel township is a geographic entity located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,160. The land area covers 42.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,160 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs | ±8.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,292 | ±262 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,456 | ±301 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,292 | ±262 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 164 | ±158 |
| Median Home Value | $270,200 | ±$32,284 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,106 | ±$70 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $93,958 | ±$41,912 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,249 | ±$5,748 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | ±7.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 345 | ±319 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,182 | ±242 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83% | ±15.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BETHEL
GUS Population: 4,160 (2024)
ID: 174236
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP MANAGER
60 KLAHR RD, BETHEL PA 19507
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GUS Population: 439,117 (2024)
ID: 173716
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
633 COURT ST, READING PA 19601-4300
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Bethel | KG-06 | Bethel, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Orwigsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Friedensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Schuylkill Haven, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Orwigsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lebanon, PA | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | POTTSVILLE, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Champ's Barber School-Lebanon
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College Vocational | 11.2 mi away | 37 South 8th Street, Lebanon, PA, 17042-0001 |
7172775037
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BETHEL TULPEHOCKEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 8601 LANCASTER AVE, BETHEL, PA, 19507 |
(717) 933-4060
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Empire Beauty School-Lebanon
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College Vocational | 12.9 mi away | 1776 Quentin Rd Cedar Crest Sq, Lebanon, PA, 17042 |
8009204593
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MATTHEWS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 102 WEST MAIN STREET, FREDERICKSBURG, PA, 17026 |
(717) 865-5523
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
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College | 13.7 mi away | 200 University Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972-2202 |
5703856000
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MYERSTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 199 NORTH COLLEGE ST, MYERSTOWN, PA, 17067 |
(717) 866-2800
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Lebanon Valley College
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College | 14.5 mi away | 101 N College Ave, Annville, PA, 17003-1400 |
7178676100
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RICHLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 111 EAST MAIN STREET, RICHLAND, PA, 17087 |
(717) 866-4939
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Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing
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College | 16.2 mi away | 700 Schuylkill Manor Road, Pottsville, PA, 17901 |
5706215035
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WOMELSDORF COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 203 W HIGH ST, WOMELSDORF, PA, 19567 |
(610) 589-1424
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LEBANON 2 W, PA US, located 12.7 miles from Bethel township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0° | 22.0° | 29.5° | 3.06" | 6.8" |
| February | 40.4° | 23.4° | 31.9° | 2.55" | 7.8" |
| March | 49.4° | 30.7° | 40.1° | 3.60" | 4.2" |
| April | 62.0° | 40.3° | 51.1° | 3.72" | 0.4" |
| May | 71.9° | 50.6° | 61.2° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.0° | 59.7° | 69.9° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.4° | 64.2° | 74.3° | 4.85" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 62.6° | 72.5° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.6° | 55.4° | 65.5° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.1° | 43.9° | 54.0° | 4.10" | 0.3" |
| November | 52.3° | 34.0° | 43.2° | 3.21" | 0.5" |
| December | 41.7° | 26.9° | 34.3° | 3.57" | 4.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frystown CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Bethel CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Rehrersburg CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Mount Aetna CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Schubert CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Pine Grove borough | Borough | 6.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4201106008. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.