North Bethesda, Maryland Population 2024

49,807

North Bethesda is a city located in Montgomery County Maryland. North Bethesda has a 2024 population of 49,807. North Bethesda is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,719 in 2020.

The average household income in North Bethesda is $175,206 with a poverty rate of 5.58%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in North Bethesda is 40.2 years, 38.9 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.

North Bethesda Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Bethesda was:

  • White: 58.32%
  • Asian: 15.86%
  • Black or African American: 10.79%
  • Two or more races: 10.68%
  • Other race: 4.08%
  • Native American: 0.27%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
8.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5,616.80/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
0.18% (88)
The current population of North Bethesda, Maryland is 49,807 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 49,719.

North Bethesda, Maryland Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White29,02158.32%
Asian7,89415.86%
Black or African American5,37110.79%
Two or more races5,31410.68%
Other race2,0294.08%
Native American1320.27%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20%

White

Asian

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

North Bethesda Population by Race

North Bethesda Population Pyramid 2024

North Bethesda Median Age

40.2

Total

38.9

Male

41.6

Female

North Bethesda Adults

There are 40,388 adults, (8,395 of whom are seniors) in North Bethesda.

North Bethesda Age Dependency

55.5

Age Dependency Ratio

26.2

Old Age Dependency Ratio

29.3

Child Dependency Ratio

North Bethesda Sex Ratio

Female25,33150.9%
Male24,43249.1%

North Bethesda Population by Age

North Bethesda Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All21,7142.2449.250.8
Non Family10,0151.33664
Married9,4343.0865.434.6
Female1,7063.0141.158.9
Male5592.5537.262.8

2.99

Average Family Size

2.24

Average Household Size

49.2%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

North Bethesda Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

North Bethesda Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

North Bethesda Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 80.66%.

North Bethesda Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$88,387

Average Earnings

$102,923

Average Male

$77,382

Average Female

North Bethesda Earnings by Educational Attainment

North Bethesda Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

North Bethesda Language

62.78% of North Bethesda residents speak only English, while 37.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.72% of the population.

North Bethesda Language

North Bethesda Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White25,5671,2634.94%
Black5,01260312.03%
Hispanic7,7044185.43%
Asian7,8743304.19%
Multiple5,2682274.31%
Other2,0041256.24%
Islander22100%

5.58%

Overall Poverty Rate

4.56%

Male Poverty Rate

6.56%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in North Bethesda

The race most likely to be in poverty in North Bethesda is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in North Bethesda is Asian, with 4.19% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.91%.

North Bethesda Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade11.4%
Some College9.96%
High School9.25%
Bachelors or Greater3.6%

North Bethesda Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed21.47%
Male Unemployed13.7%
Female Employed2.7%
Male Employed2.49%

North Bethesda Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

North Bethesda Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

North Bethesda Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

49.3%

Overall Marriage Rate

51.4%

Male Marriage Rate

47.3%

Female Marriage Rate

North Bethesda Married by Age and Sex

male

female

North Bethesda Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

North Bethesda Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

North Bethesda Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

1,530

Number of Veterans

1,264

Male Veterans

266

Female Veterans

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North Bethesda Veterans by War

count

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North Bethesda Veterans by Age

count

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North Bethesda Veterans by Race

North Bethesda Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

3.12%

Veteran Poverty Rate

17.22%

Veteran Disability Rate

North Bethesda Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

69.6%

Labor Force Participation

66.6%

Employment Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

North Bethesda Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

North Bethesda Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

North Bethesda Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

20.31%

Born in North Bethesda

68.44%

Native Born

31.56%

Foreign Born

13.57%

Non Citizen

17.99%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

68.44% of North Bethesda residents were born in the United States, with 20.31% having been born in Maryland. 13.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

North Bethesda Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202449,807220.04%
202349,785220.04%
202249,763-932-1.84%
202150,6959761.96%
202049,719-153-0.31%
201949,872-390-0.78%
201850,2622060.41%
201750,056850.17%
201649,9711,1532.36%
201548,8182,0804.45%
201446,7382,0264.53%
201344,7121,8184.24%
201242,8941,9244.7%
201140,970-2,858-6.52%
201043,82800%

North Bethesda Population by Year