Bethlehem: Community & Culture
Bethlehem's civic fabric includes 3 libraries, 61 congregations, and 15 cultural organizations.
- 0.8 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Pennsylvania 0.9/1K).
- 1.9 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Pennsylvania 2.0/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Bethlehem Area Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 11 West Church St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (610) 867-3761 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 18018 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2788 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (12)
IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
ASSUMPTION BLESSED VIRGIN MARY COUNCIL 14924 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY CLUB OF SAUCON FOUNDATION INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
| Churches · Total count | 61 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Bethlehem Armory
Burnside Plantation
Fountain Hill Historic District
Martin Tower
Mount Airy Historic District
Bethlehem Silk Mill
Bethlehem Steel Lehigh Plant Mill #2 Annex
Central Bethlehem Historic District
Central Bethlehem Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Elmwood Park Historic District
Gemeinhaus-Lewis David De Schweinitz Residence
Gosztonyi Savings and Trust
Gristmiller's House
Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District
Illick's Mill
Lehigh Valley Railroad Headquarters Building
Moravian Sun Inn
Old Waterworks
Packer Memorial Chapel
Pembroke Village Historic District
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 15 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (3)
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BETHLEHEM
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY PA INC
ANIMAL FOOD BANK SERVICES
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 651 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Bethlehem+PA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=18017 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=18017 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=18017 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=18017 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 263 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 282 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 41 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 69 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 1 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum
Si Lewen Art Museum
1810 Goundie House
Kemerer Museum Of Decorative Arts
1752 Apothecary
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
1750 Smithy
National Museum of Industrial History
Steelworkers' Archives
Esther M. Lee African American Heritage Center
Fowler Family Museum
The NB Center
Heller–Wagner Grist Mill
America On Wheels Museum
Allentown Art Museum
Attractions (10)
Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum
Si Lewen Art Museum
1810 Goundie House
Kemerer Museum Of Decorative Arts
1752 Apothecary
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
1750 Smithy
National Museum of Industrial History
Esther M. Lee African American Heritage Center
Fowler Family Museum
Other
Organizations (4)
PENNSYLVANIA EARTH SCIENCE ASSN
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED
LEHIGH & KEYSTONE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB INC
HORNERS CEMETERY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Clubs (5)
LEHIGH VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB
GARDEN CLUB FED OF PA
SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
BEAR ROCK JUNIOR RIFLE CLUB
LIBERTY ATHLETIC CLUB
Stations (2)
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 8.40 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 80.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 651 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 10.83 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 84 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 18 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 1 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 10 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 48 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Bethlehem