Our+Community+(Southside+Bethlehem

Our community in Southside Bethlehem represents a diverse group of residents. According to [|data] from the U.S. Census, almost 84 percent of the city of Bethlehem identifies as white or caucasian, while more than 18 percent identifies as Latino or Hispanic and 11 percent as other. Compared to the greater state of Pennsylvania, where 3.2 percent of residents are Hispanic or Latino and 1.9 are other, Bethlehem represents a greater range of ethnic and cultural diversity. Additionally, about 11 percent of Bethlehem families fall under the poverty line, compared to 7.8 percent of families in Pennsylvania. The area thrives on its diversity, and features many community and arts-related programs sponsored by Lehigh University, the Bethlehem Area Public Library and other institutions.

A great [|list] of resources available to the Southside Bethlehem community from the Bethlehem Area Public Library.

[|First Friday] in Southside Bethlehem features arts-related programs for the community.

Broughal Middle School provides [|a list]of resources for parents of students in the district.