Population of Bethlehem at the time of Ruth?

Answer 1

It cannot be known for sure, however we may safely assume it to be quite crowded with visitors due to the influx of people living in other places, like Joseph, returning to pay the taxes that were a tribute to Rome. It was a small place with only a handful of permanent residents, but the inns were packed at the time of Jesus' birth, though these crowds were a transient lot, as they did not stay for any longer than they had to.

Answer 2

No one really knows since it was more than 2,000 years ago. But it was a lot of people since so many people came to see the wonderful moment of Jesus being born.

Answer 3

Bethlehem was a small city at the time of Jesus,so the population to was small.

Answer 4

About 1,000 (more or less) at the time.