Lower Mount Bethel township, Pennsylvania
Lower Mount Bethel township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lower Mount Bethel township is a geographic entity located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,923. The land area covers 23.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,923 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.9 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,184 | ±105 | 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 | 1,345 | ±131 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,184 | ±105 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 161 | ±112 |
| Median Home Value | $287,700 | ±$35,844 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,033 | ±$436 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,083 | ±$16,389 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,249 | ±$6,878 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 160 | ±81 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,660 | ±239 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.4% | ±12.1% |
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 LOWER MOUNT BETHEL
GUS Population: 2,917 (2024)
ID: 209404
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 257, MARTINS CREEK PA 18063-0257
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GUS Population: 322,989 (2024)
ID: 133455
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
669 WASHINGTON ST, EASTON PA 18042-7475
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | ALPHA, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Stroudsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Allentown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bethlehem, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Easton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Stroudsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bangor, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Bangor, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | BELVIDERE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BELVIDERE, NJ |
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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Lafayette College
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College | 7.6 mi away | High St, Easton, PA, 18042-1768 |
6103305000
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WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 2 SHOTWELL DRIVE, BELVIDERE, NJ, 07823 |
(201) 475-6322
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Warren County Community College
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College | 8.1 mi away | 475 Route 57 W, Washington, NJ, 07882-4343 |
9088359222
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BANGOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 39 SOUTH MAIN ST, BANGOR, PA, 18013 |
(610) 588-4136
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Northampton County Area Community College
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College | 12.5 mi away | 3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA, 18020-7599 |
6108615300
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PHILLIPSBURG FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 200 BROUBALOW WAY, PHILLIPSBURG, NJ, 08865 |
(201) 454-3712
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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College | 13.5 mi away | 200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301-2999 |
5704223117
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FRANKLIN BRANCH
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 1502 ROUTE 57 WEST, WASHINGTON, NJ, 07882 |
(908) 689-8265
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The Beauty Institute
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College Vocational | 13.5 mi away | 344 Stroud Mall Road Suite 308, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360-1720 |
732320219473232
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EASTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 515 CHURCH ST, EASTON, PA, 18042 |
(610) 258-2917
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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 BELVIDERE BRG, NJ US, located 4.2 miles from Lower Mount 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 | 36.5° | 18.0° | 27.3° | 3.22" | 9.9" |
| February | 39.8° | 18.6° | 29.2° | 2.72" | 5.2" |
| March | 48.1° | 25.9° | 37.0° | 3.63" | 3.5" |
| April | 60.6° | 36.1° | 48.3° | 3.95" | 0.3" |
| May | 70.9° | 46.0° | 58.5° | 4.08" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.3° | 55.5° | 67.4° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.1° | 60.5° | 72.3° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.6° | 59.4° | 71.0° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.3° | 51.9° | 64.1° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.2° | 40.3° | 52.3° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.4° | 30.2° | 41.3° | 3.31" | 0.4" |
| December | 41.4° | 23.6° | 32.5° | 4.08" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainards CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Martins Creek CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Hutchinson CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Harmony CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Ackermanville CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Brookfield CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4209545016. • 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.