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Bethesda

Maryland · 60,858 residents · 13.262 sq mi
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Bethesda is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,480. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $798,900. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 89% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,858
+10%since 2000
from 55,277 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,589 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 4,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+3%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K58K62K67K71K1990201020202024Bethesda
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,480
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,102 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,300
+41%since 2000
from $58,479 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
72.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$798,900
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,677
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,013 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+58%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(47,327)
Black3.2%(1,944)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(4,144)
Asian9.3%(5,647)
Other2.1%(1,263)
Diversity Score46.2%(28,113)
Diversity Score
46
+28%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
52.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
17.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
75.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethesda, Maryland?

Bethesda, Maryland has about 60,858 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethesda, Maryland?

The typical household in Bethesda, Maryland earns about $133,480 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 $798,900, and the typical rent is about $1,677 a month.

How educated are people in Bethesda, Maryland?

About 82.8% 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 2.6% of people in Bethesda, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethesda, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethesda, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,078 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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