1. Define the Bethlehem geography before reading the numbers
The 2020–2024 ACS 5-year population estimate is 26,237, with a margin of error of 28. Your firm may serve Bethlehem, other places in Northampton County, a broader Pennsylvania market or several distinct service areas. Those scopes should not be blended into one unexplained “local” total. In the dashboard, ask how a city, county, metropolitan area and statewide target are defined.
Recommended approach
Use the consultation to write a geographic definition for every reportable view. Decide which place names belong in ranking coverage, which locations should appear in lead attribution, and which matters should remain outside a Bethlehem-focused review.
