Bethesda Population

2010–2026

1,172

2026 projection

3.2% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Bethesda. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,172-70.59%
20251,179-50.42%
20241,184-60.50%
20231,190-90.75%
20221,199-40.33%
20211,203-80.66%
20201,211-70.57%
20191,218-120.98%
20181,230-90.73%
20171,239-100.80%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Bethesda has a population change higher than Belmont County, and lower than Ohio and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Bethesda−2.6%
  • Belmont County−2.8%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Bethesda Demographics

35.3median age

Median age

Female35.8 yrs
Male33.2 yrs

Adults

1,011
245 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults766 other adults

Sex

Female 53.3% · 660Male 46.7% · 579

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 12 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Bethesda Income

$35,900median household income

Median household income

$35,900

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$31,600

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

21.8%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Bethesda Marital Status

32% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married32%35%29%
Never married42%48%36%
Divorced20%15%25%
Widowed5%2%7%
Separated1%0%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201