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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Bethesda

Maryland · 38,610 residents · 8.88 sq mi
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North Bethesda is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,614. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $238,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

38,610
+30%since 1990
from 29,666 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,348 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 3,341 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+10%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
28K34K40K46K53K1990201020202024North Bethesda
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,614
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,948 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$44,316
+47%since 1990
from $30,160 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$238,500
−35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,047
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $826 in 1990
US average: $602
58.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
41.1% rent
3.3
−37%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(25,328)
Black4%(1,179)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(2,146)
Asian8.2%(2,431)
Diversity Score44.2%(13,120)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(27,444)
Black4.9%(1,877)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(3,680)
Asian11.9%(4,599)
Diversity Score55%(21,246)
55
+24%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

63.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 91.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
36.4%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 30.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
−22%since 1990
from 26.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Bethesda, Maryland?

North Bethesda, Maryland has about 38,610 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in North Bethesda, Maryland?

The typical household in North Bethesda, Maryland earns about $72,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Bethesda, Maryland expensive?

In North Bethesda, Maryland, the median home is worth about $238,500, and the typical rent is about $1,047 a month.

How educated are people in North Bethesda, Maryland?

About 63.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Bethesda, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Bethesda, Maryland?

About 5.6% of people in North Bethesda, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Bethesda, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, North Bethesda, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,944 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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