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Bethesda

Ohio · 1,211 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 $36,583. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,500. Households here earn about 37% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,211
−14%since 2000
from 1,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,941 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2,264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+16%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Bethesda
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,583
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,358 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,205
+58%since 2000
from $13,406 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,167)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.9%(23)
Diversity Score
2
+53%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethesda, Ohio?

Bethesda, Ohio has about 1,211 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethesda, Ohio?

The typical household in Bethesda, Ohio earns about $36,583 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 $100,500, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Bethesda, Ohio?

About 14.9% 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 15.7% 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 30 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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