Bethesda, MD Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Bethesda?
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There are 66,294 residents in Bethesda, with a median age of 43. Of this, 48.08% are males and 51.92% are females. US-born citizens make up 73.47% of the resident pool in Bethesda, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.78%. Additionally, 12.76% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 55,358 people in Bethesda currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 55,358 people in Bethesda currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 66,294 | 1.9% |
| Male Population | 31,874 | 3.1% |
| Female Population | 34,420 | 0.7% |
Male population 48.08%
Female population 51.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43 | 0.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 48,706 | 1.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 9,132 | 0.4% |
| Not Citizen | 8,456 | 5.8% |
Citizen US Born 73.47%
Citizen not US Born 13.78%
Not Citizen 12.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,823 | -10.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,927 | 6.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 548 | 4.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,139 | 13.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 55,358 | 1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 2.77%
Moved from Same County 5.97%
Moved from Same State 0.83%
Moved from Different State 6.29%
Same House as Last Year 84.14%
What are the employment statistics in Bethesda?
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White-collar workers make up 98.22% of the working population in Bethesda, while blue-collar employees account for 1.78%. There are also 4,299 entrepreneurs in Bethesda (12.56% of the workforce); 15,660 workers employed in private companies (45.75%); and 8,595 people working in governmental institutions (25.11%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 33,621 | 2.0% |
| Blue Collar | 609 | -20.2% |
White Collar 98.22%
Blue Collar 1.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,299 | 2.3% |
| Private Companies | 15,660 | 1.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,595 | 1.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,676 | 2.0% |
Self Employees 12.56%
Private Companies 45.75%
Governmental Workers 25.11%
Not for Profit Companies 16.58%
How many households are there in Bethesda?
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There are a total of 26,930 households in Bethesda, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.09% of these Bethesda households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.91%. Additionally, 31.77% of households have children and 68.23% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 26,930 | 3.4% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.2% |
| Family Households | 17,529 | 2.8% |
| Non-family Households | 9,401 | 4.5% |
Family Households 65.09%
Non-family Households 34.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,556 | 3.8% |
| Households without Children | 18,374 | 3.2% |
Households with Children 31.77%
Households without Children 68.23%
What are the median and average incomes in Bethesda?
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The average annual household income in Bethesda is $265,443, while the median household income sits at $178,370 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $152,369, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $250,001. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,829 and $156,897, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $265,443 | 7.5% |
| Median Household Income | $178,370 | 3.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,477 | 12.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 62,704 | 2.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Bethesda?
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There are 29,164 housing units in Bethesda, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 26,930 occupied housing units in Bethesda, 65.6% are owner-occupied, while 34.4% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,004,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,607 per month in Bethesda.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,004,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,607 per month in Bethesda.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 29,164 | 3.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,268 | -7.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,680 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,363 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,984 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,377 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,149 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,024 | 4.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,888 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,333 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 98 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 26,930 | 3.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 17,667 | 2.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 9,263 | 6.2% |
Owner Occupied 65.6%
Renter Occupied 34.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 12,114 | 2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,553 | 1.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,004,800 | 3.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $859,000 | 3.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,607 | 7.1% |
With Mortgage 68.57%
Without Mortgage 31.43%
What is the level of education in Bethesda?
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Approximately 6.63% of the population in Bethesda holds a high school degree (that's 3,373 residents), while 6.89% have attained a college certificate (3,113 locals) and 29.29% have a bachelor's degree (14,891 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 499 | -26.0% |
| Some High School | 3,373 | -6.3% |
| Some College | 3,113 | -4.8% |
| Associate Degree | 911 | -19.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,891 | 0.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 27,667 | 4.8% |
No High School 0.98%
Some High School 6.63%
Some College 6.89%
Associate Degree 1.79%
Bachelor's Degree 29.29%
Graduate Degree 54.42%
What is the marital status of Bethesda residents?
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A total of 14,259 people in Bethesda have never been married (which represents 26.62% of the total population), while 32,644 of them are wedded (60.94%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 388 (0.72%) and 4,310 (8.05%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 14,259 | 1.8% |
| Married | 32,644 | 2.2% |
| Separated | 388 | -19.8% |
| Widowed | 2,357 | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4,310 | 2.2% |
Never Married 26.62%
Married 60.94%
Separated 0.72%
Widowed 4.4%
Divorced 8.05%
What are the most common means of transportation in Bethesda?
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The top three means of transportation people in Bethesda use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 18,318 residents commute by car, 1,849 prefer going to work by walking and 752 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 18,318 | -6.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 491 | -15.9% |
| Subway or Elevated | 72 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 752 | -2.7% |
| Motorcycle | 76 | 8.6% |
| TaxiCab | 111 | -21.3% |
| Walk | 1,849 | -20.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Bethesda by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
