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Bethesda

Ohio · 1,256 residents · 0.624 sq mi
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Bethesda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,103. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,300. Households here earn about 34% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,256
−11%since 2000
from 1,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,013 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+14%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Bethesda
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,103
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,358 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,107
+28%since 2000
from $13,406 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−5%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,395)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,213)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score2.4%(30)
Diversity Score
2
+90%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethesda, Ohio?

Bethesda, Ohio has about 1,256 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethesda, Ohio?

The typical household in Bethesda, Ohio earns about $31,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethesda, Ohio expensive?

In Bethesda, Ohio, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Bethesda, Ohio?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bethesda, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethesda, Ohio?

About 20.9% of people in Bethesda, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethesda, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethesda, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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