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North Bethesda

Maryland · 43,828 residents · 8.88 sq mi
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North Bethesda is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,054. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% 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 $507,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,828
+14%since 2000
from 38,610 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,936 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 4,348 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
−2%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K34K40K46K53K1990201020202024North Bethesda
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,054
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,614 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,791
+24%since 2000
from $44,316 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$507,000
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,588
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,047 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+64%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(27,444)
Black4.9%(1,877)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(3,680)
Asian11.9%(4,599)
Other0%
Diversity Score55%(21,246)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(27,212)
Black6.7%(2,939)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(5,876)
Asian14.6%(6,399)
Other3.4%(1,494)
Diversity Score71.4%(31,302)
Diversity Score
71
+30%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
37.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
22.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
68.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
31.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Bethesda, Maryland?

North Bethesda, Maryland has about 43,828 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Bethesda, Maryland earns about $94,054 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 $507,000, and the typical rent is about $1,588 a month.

How educated are people in North Bethesda, Maryland?

About 68.8% 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 5.0% 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 14,162 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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