The South Bethlehem City population is comprised of mostly Hispanic residents. It is a historically Hispanic neighborhood. The average property value in South Bethlehem is $85,600. It is 0.356 times smaller than the national average. Approximately 42% of South Bethlehem's residents are Hispanic. The median age is 36 years. There are about 20 Hispanic households in South Bethlehem.
The city government is comprised of a mayor and seven members of the city council. The mayor is J. William Reynolds. The city is located in Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district, and its representative is Democrat Susan Wild. Bethlehem is home to the Northampton Community College and a satellite campus of the University of Pittsburgh. In 2008, the population of Bethlehem was 116,000.
The city's economic growth was spurred by Bethlehem Steel, with most men employed in the steel mills on the Southside. By the mid-1910s, there were eight cigar factories and ten silk or hosiery manufacturing businesses in South Bethlehem. The town also boasted a bustling Southside Market on 3rd Street. The Southside Market provided an outlet for local residents to buy goods. In the mid-1930s, Bethlehem Municipal Airport operated. It was a popular tourist destination, and it served the needs of the city. It was even home to the famous Amelia Earhart, who visited the town's airport.
The population of South Bethlehem City is made up primarily of White residents. Native American residents and Latinos make up the rest of the residents. The Southside is also home to a casino, which has spurred a resurgence in the city. This area has also become a hub for the arts. The casino has also helped bolster the economy by attracting new businesses. The new arts district and casino have led to the construction of 700 high-end apartments.