Bethesda, Maryland Population 2022
Bethesda is a city located in Montgomery County Maryland. Bethesda has a 2020 population of 63,195. Bethesda is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 3.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,858 in 2010.
The average household income in Bethesda is $237,066 with a poverty rate of 3.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,075 per month, and the median house value is $927,600. The median age in Bethesda is 43.4 years, 42.9 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
Bethesda Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethesdawas:
- White: 77.79%
- Asian: 10.74%
- Two or more races: 5.26%
- Black or African American: 4.71%
- Other race: 1.32%
- Native American: 0.17%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,634 | 77.79% |
| Black or African American | 3,067 | 4.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 108 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 6,989 | 10.74% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 858 | 1.32% |
| Two or More Races | 3,427 | 5.26% |
Bethesda Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,040 | 2.47 | 66.5 |
| Married | 15,088 | 3.19 | 80.2 |
| Male | 655 | 2.8 | 47.8 |
| Female | 1,305 | 2.7 | 57.2 |
| Non Family | 8,992 | 1.2 | 46.2 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 674 | 1.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 281 | 0.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,828 | 4.01% |
| Some College | 2,272 | 4.98% |
| Associates Degree | 997 | 2.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,214 | 28.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 26,314 | 57.73% |
Bethesda Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Other Race | 600 | 600 | 555 |
| White | 33,325 | 33,029 | 29,995 |
| Asian | 5,020 | 4,835 | 4,411 |
| 2+ Races | 1,593 | 1,543 | 1,220 |
| Hispanic | 3,974 | 3,680 | 3,026 |
| Black | 2,261 | 2,107 | 1,268 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$102,623
Average Earnings
$130,660
Average Male
$75,259
Average Female
Bethesda Language by Age
Bethesda Language
72.96% of Bethesda residents speak only English, while 27.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.27% of the population.
Bethesda Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,964 | 397 | 13.39% |
| Asian | 6,952 | 376 | 5.41% |
| Hispanic | 5,812 | 221 | 3.80% |
| White | 46,284 | 1,271 | 2.75% |
| Other | 86 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 3,362 | 36 | 1.07% |
3.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.80%
Male Poverty Rate
4.41%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bethesda
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethesda is Black, with 13.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethesda is Multiple, with 1.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.92%.
Bethesda Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.7%
Male Marriage Rate
56.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Bethesda Married by Age and Sex
Bethesda Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Bethesda Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,297 | 5.87% |
| Black | 172 | 7.13% |
| Asian | 104 | 1.95% |
| Other Race | 22 | 3.59% |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 7.00% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 1.83% |
Bethesda Veterans by Education
2.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
13.81%
Born in Bethesda
76.25%
Native Born
23.75%
Foreign Born
12.27%
Non Citizen
11.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
76.25% of Bethesda residents were born in the United States, with 13.81% having been born in Maryland. 12.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60,858 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 58,661 | -2,197 | -3.61% |
| 2012 | 59,591 | 930 | 1.59% |
| 2013 | 60,995 | 1,404 | 2.36% |
| 2014 | 62,024 | 1,029 | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 62,102 | 78 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 62,608 | 506 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 63,168 | 560 | 0.89% |
| 2018 | 62,448 | -720 | -1.14% |
| 2019 | 63,195 | 747 | 1.20% |
| 2020 | 63,195 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 63,195 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 63,195 | 0.00% |