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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bethesda

Maryland · 62,936 residents · 13.262 sq mi
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Bethesda is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $325,900. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 67% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

62,936
+14%vs 2000
vs 55,277 in 2000
1990 – 2024
4,746 / sq mi
+14%vs 2000
vs 4,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.4
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 41.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
54K58K62K67K71K1990201020202024Bethesda
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,889
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $99,102 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$38,976
−33%vs 2000
vs $58,479 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$325,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $374,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$852
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,013 in 2000
US average: $450
66.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
33.3% rent
4.9
+31%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(45,210)
Black2.6%(1,432)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(3,000)
Asian7.9%(4,357)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.1%(19,950)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(56,267)
Black2.8%(1,782)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(3,666)
Asian6.7%(4,234)
Other1%(653)
Diversity Score34.8%(21,901)
35
−4%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

67.9%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
38.9%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
+50%vs 2000
vs 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bethesda, Maryland?

Bethesda, Maryland has about 62,936 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Bethesda, Maryland?

The typical household in Bethesda, Maryland earns about $65,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethesda, Maryland expensive?

In Bethesda, Maryland, the median home is worth about $325,900, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Bethesda, Maryland?

About 67.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bethesda, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethesda, Maryland?

About 3.5% of people in Bethesda, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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