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66,316
TOTAL POPULATION
32,255
MALE POPULATION
34,061
FEMALE POPULATION
94.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.60
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$116,088
PER CAPITA INCOME
$250,001
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$185,546
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
44.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
55.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
35,962
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Bethesda

The most populous races in Bethesda are White / Caucasian (48,658 | 73.4%), Asian (7,734 | 11.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (5,934 | 8.9%).
Race in Bethesda
Race# Population% Population
Asian7,73411.7%
Black / African American3,2444.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific20.0%
Hispanic or Latino5,9348.9%
Native / Alaskan1710.3%
White / Caucasian48,65873.4%
Two or more Races5,4498.2%
Some other Race1,0581.6%
Total66,316100.0%

Ancestry in Bethesda

The most populous ancestries reported in Bethesda are German (7,436 | 11.2%), Irish (7,409 | 11.2%), English (6,746 | 10.2%), Italian (4,532 | 6.8%), and Russian (3,655 | 5.5%), together accounting for 44.9% of all Bethesda residents.
Ancestry in Bethesda
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan3500.5%
African1920.3%
Albanian1320.2%
American2,4403.7%
Arab1,5252.3%
Argentinean6731.0%
Armenian2880.4%
Australian1880.3%
Austrian3540.5%
Basque110.0%
Belgian1890.3%
Belizean130.0%
Bhutanese1,0781.6%
Bolivian1130.2%
Brazilian4200.6%
British6861.0%
Bulgarian850.1%
Burmese1,3112.0%
Cajun90.0%
Canadian1570.2%
Central American4350.7%
Central American Indian890.1%
Cherokee210.0%
Chilean400.1%
Colombian5210.8%
Costa Rican320.1%
Creek800.1%
Croatian1630.3%
Cuban3490.5%
Czech1620.2%
Czechoslovakian40.0%
Danish3050.5%
Dominican940.1%
Dutch8311.3%
Eastern European2,8214.3%
Ecuadorian1450.2%
Egyptian1710.3%
English6,74610.2%
Estonian650.1%
Ethiopian4030.6%
European2,0433.1%
Filipino1830.3%
Finnish2440.4%
French1,9613.0%
French Canadian2020.3%
German7,43611.2%
Ghanaian130.0%
Greek5910.9%
Guamanian / Chamorro940.1%
Guatemalan980.2%
Guyanese130.0%
Haitian160.0%
Honduran320.1%
Hungarian6731.0%
Icelander300.1%
Indian (Asian)2,2563.4%
Indonesian1140.2%
Iranian1,1671.8%
Iraqi190.0%
Irish7,40911.2%
Israeli760.1%
Italian4,5326.8%
Jamaican1250.2%
Japanese280.0%
Korean7791.2%
Laotian1580.2%
Latvian600.1%
Lebanese7781.2%
Lithuanian2930.4%
Luxembourger80.0%
Macedonian870.1%
Maltese370.1%
Mexican1,1281.7%
Mexican American Indian280.0%
Mongolian460.1%
Moroccan220.0%
Native Hawaiian90.0%
Navajo90.0%
Nicaraguan450.1%
Nigerian2790.4%
Northern European3260.5%
Norwegian3750.6%
Osage250.0%
Pakistani1440.2%
Palestinian80.0%
Paraguayan650.1%
Peruvian5260.8%
Polish2,2063.3%
Portuguese2720.4%
Puerto Rican3480.5%
Romanian3090.5%
Russian3,6555.5%
Salvadoran2280.3%
Samoan90.0%
Scandinavian970.2%
Scotch-Irish5430.8%
Scottish1,1831.8%
Senegalese350.1%
Serbian900.1%
Slavic730.1%
Slovak3740.6%
Slovene2740.4%
South African840.1%
South American2,4893.7%
Spaniard5120.8%
Spanish2950.4%
Sri Lankan5020.8%
Subsaharan African1,4972.3%
Sudanese2600.4%
Swedish1,0221.5%
Swiss3100.5%
Syrian1280.2%
Thai2,3393.5%
Turkish3670.5%
Ugandan100.0%
Ukrainian7551.1%
Uruguayan210.0%
Venezuelan1860.3%
Vietnamese560.1%
Welsh3980.6%
West Indian720.1%
Yugoslavian150.0%
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Immigrants in Bethesda

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bethesda came from Asia (6,588 | 9.9%), Europe (4,337 | 6.5%), Latin America (3,125 | 4.7%), South Central Asia (2,489 | 3.7%), and Eastern Asia (2,457 | 3.7%), together accounting for 28.6% of all Bethesda residents.
Immigrants in Bethesda
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1290.2%
Africa1,5682.4%
Albania800.1%
Argentina4810.7%
Armenia1280.2%
Asia6,5889.9%
Australia1330.2%
Austria310.1%
Belarus690.1%
Belgium1210.2%
Bolivia1490.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina60.0%
Brazil4330.6%
Bulgaria780.1%
Cambodia190.0%
Canada3420.5%
Caribbean2240.3%
Central America6901.0%
Chile520.1%
China1,3612.1%
Colombia3480.5%
Costa Rica320.1%
Croatia250.0%
Cuba820.1%
Czechoslovakia1280.2%
Denmark500.1%
Dominican Republic310.1%
Eastern Africa6050.9%
Eastern Asia2,4573.7%
Eastern Europe1,5732.4%
Ecuador910.1%
Egypt1110.2%
El Salvador1400.2%
England970.2%
Ethiopia3410.5%
Europe4,3376.5%
France6611.0%
Germany3640.5%
Ghana460.1%
Greece760.1%
Guatemala690.1%
Guyana200.0%
Haiti160.0%
Honduras100.0%
Hong Kong1190.2%
Hungary980.2%
India1,1531.7%
Indonesia600.1%
Iran8311.3%
Iraq110.0%
Ireland890.1%
Israel660.1%
Italy2470.4%
Jamaica950.1%
Japan6741.0%
Jordan170.0%
Kazakhstan130.0%
Kenya80.0%
Korea4220.6%
Kuwait230.0%
Laos120.0%
Latin America3,1254.7%
Latvia60.0%
Lebanon3070.5%
Lithuania250.0%
Malaysia500.1%
Mexico4130.6%
Middle Africa490.1%
Nepal280.0%
Netherlands1860.3%
Nicaragua260.0%
Nigeria580.1%
North Macedonia870.1%
Northern Africa4470.7%
Northern Europe5700.9%
Norway100.0%
Oceania1370.2%
Pakistan430.1%
Peru3800.6%
Philippines2900.4%
Poland500.1%
Portugal570.1%
Romania660.1%
Russia4600.7%
Saudi Arabia430.1%
Scotland140.0%
Senegal1000.2%
Serbia1400.2%
Singapore120.0%
South Africa2630.4%
South America2,2113.3%
South Central Asia2,4893.7%
South Eastern Asia6481.0%
Southern Europe6871.0%
Spain2900.4%
Sri Lanka2080.3%
Sudan2050.3%
Sweden380.1%
Switzerland1150.2%
Syria220.0%
Taiwan1820.3%
Thailand560.1%
Turkey2760.4%
Uganda410.1%
Ukraine1740.3%
Uruguay350.1%
Uzbekistan260.0%
Venezuela1640.3%
Vietnam1430.2%
Western Africa2040.3%
Western Asia9941.5%
Western Europe1,4782.2%
Zaire490.1%
Zimbabwe280.0%
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Sex and Age in Bethesda

Sex and Age in Bethesda

The most populous age groups in Bethesda are 10 to 14 Years (2,871 | 8.9%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (2,601 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bethesda
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,821 (5.7%)1,418 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years2,179 (6.8%)2,298 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years2,871 (8.9%)1,817 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years2,094 (6.5%)2,227 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years1,144 (3.5%)1,826 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years1,947 (6.0%)1,678 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,572 (4.9%)1,655 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Years1,745 (5.4%)2,299 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years1,752 (5.4%)2,109 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years2,592 (8.0%)2,601 (7.6%)
50 to 54 Years2,693 (8.4%)2,590 (7.6%)
55 to 59 Years2,293 (7.1%)2,542 (7.5%)
60 to 64 Years1,992 (6.2%)2,151 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years1,585 (4.9%)2,011 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years1,594 (4.9%)1,564 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years958 (3.0%)1,353 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years588 (1.8%)885 (2.6%)
85 Years and over835 (2.6%)1,037 (3.0%)
Total32,255 (100.0%)34,061 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bethesda

Median Family Size in Bethesda

The median family size in Bethesda is 3.09 persons per family, with married-couple families (15,097 | 87.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.17 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (1,446 | 8.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.48 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bethesda
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple15,097 (87.5%)3.17
Single Male/Father705 (4.1%)2.67
Single Female/Mother1,446 (8.4%)2.48
Total Families17,248 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Bethesda

The median household size in Bethesda is 2.43 persons per household, with married-couple households (15,097 | 55.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (9,857 | 36.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bethesda
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple15,097 (55.7%)3.20
Single Male/Father705 (2.6%)2.96
Single Female/Mother1,446 (5.3%)2.62
Non-family9,857 (36.4%)1.19
Total Households27,105 (100.0%)2.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethesda

Out of a total of 27,105 households in Bethesda, 17,248 (63.6%) are family households, while 9,857 (36.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 7,371, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,283.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethesda
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,283 (30.6%)
2-Person Households7,371 (27.2%)1,455 (5.4%)
3-Person Households3,597 (13.3%)114 (0.4%)
4-Person Households4,523 (16.7%)5 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1,444 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households287 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households26 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,248 (63.6%)9,857 (36.4%)

Female Fertility in Bethesda

Fertility by Age in Bethesda

Average fertility rate in Bethesda is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 59.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bethesda
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years180 (40.7%)35.0
35 to 50 years262 (59.3%)34.0
Total442 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethesda

98.4% of women with births (442) in Bethesda are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 3.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethesda
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years173 (96.1%)7 (3.9%)
35 to 50 years262 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total435 (98.4%)7 (1.6%)

Fertility by Education in Bethesda

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bethesda
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School24 (5.4%)12.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree7 (1.6%)6.0
Bachelor's Degree95 (21.5%)21.0
Graduate Degree316 (71.5%)48.0
Total442 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethesda

1.6% of women with births in Bethesda are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethesda
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree316 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total435 (98.4%)7 (1.6%)

Income in Bethesda

Income Overview in Bethesda

Per Capita Income in Bethesda is $116,088, while median incomes of families and households are $250,001 and $185,546 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income66,316$116,088
Median Family Income17,248$250,001
Mean Family Income17,248$364,243
Median Household Income27,105$185,546
Mean Household Income27,105$281,586
Income Deficit17,248$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)66,31644.69%
Wage / Income Gap ($)66,31655.31¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index66,3160.51

Earnings by Sex in Bethesda

Average Earnings in Bethesda are $104,295, $136,490 for men and $75,498 for women, a difference of 44.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Bethesda
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male19,452 (51.2%)$136,490
Female18,549 (48.8%)$75,498
Total38,001 (100.0%)$104,295

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethesda

The most common earnings brackets in Bethesda are $100,000+ for men (12,251 | 63.0%) and $100,000+ for women (7,495 | 40.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethesda
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less689 (3.5%)964 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999392 (2.0%)732 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499310 (1.6%)678 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999164 (0.8%)247 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499180 (0.9%)422 (2.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999116 (0.6%)267 (1.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499170 (0.9%)149 (0.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999132 (0.7%)135 (0.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499266 (1.4%)316 (1.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999239 (1.2%)253 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999265 (1.4%)644 (3.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999401 (2.1%)543 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999234 (1.2%)494 (2.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999254 (1.3%)537 (2.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999323 (1.7%)447 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999329 (1.7%)281 (1.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999812 (4.2%)1,153 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999721 (3.7%)988 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,204 (6.2%)1,804 (9.7%)
$100,000+12,251 (63.0%)7,495 (40.4%)
Total19,452 (100.0%)18,549 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethesda

Average earnings in Bethesda are $149,255 for men and $86,139 for women, a difference of 42.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $173,716, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,384. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $111,542, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,292.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethesda
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,384$20,292
High School Diploma$50,633$31,771
College or Associate's Degree$61,193$45,379
Bachelor's Degree$112,922$71,360
Graduate Degree$173,716$111,542
Total$149,255$86,139

Family Income in Bethesda

Family Income Brackets in Bethesda

According to the Bethesda family income data, there are 10,832 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 62.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 17 families (0.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bethesda
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002071.2%
$10,000 to $14,999170.1%
$15,000 to $24,9993281.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991721.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993101.8%
$50,000 to $74,9997244.2%
$75,000 to $99,9996213.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991,74210.1%
$150,000 to $199,9992,31113.4%
$200,000+10,83262.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethesda

3-person families (3,742 | 21.7%) account for the highest median family income in Bethesda with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (7,551 | 43.8%) have the highest median income of $107,812 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethesda
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,551 (43.8%)$215,625
3-Person Families3,742 (21.7%)$250,001
4-Person Families4,406 (25.5%)$250,001
5-Person Families1,308 (7.6%)$250,001
6-Person Families221 (1.3%)$246,023
7+ Person Families20 (0.1%)$250,001
Total17,248 (100.0%)$250,001

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethesda

The median family income in Bethesda is $250,001, with families comprising 2 earners (9,209) having the highest median family income of $250,001, while families with no earners (1,751) have the lowest median family income of $127,589, accounting for 53.4% and 10.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethesda
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,751 (10.2%)$127,589
1 Earner4,876 (28.3%)$186,343
2 Earners9,209 (53.4%)$250,001
3+ Earners1,412 (8.2%)$250,001
Total17,248 (100.0%)$250,001

Household Income in Bethesda

Household Income Brackets in Bethesda

With 12,550 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Bethesda, accounting for 46.3% of all households. In contrast, only 244 households (0.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bethesda
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005962.2%
$10,000 to $14,9992440.9%
$15,000 to $24,9998403.1%
$25,000 to $34,9996782.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,1114.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992,1417.9%
$75,000 to $99,9992,0067.4%
$100,000 to $149,9993,46912.8%
$150,000 to $199,9993,49712.9%
$200,000+12,55046.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bethesda

The median household income in Bethesda is $185,546, with the highest median household income of $250,001 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 11,125 households (41.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,409, with 848 households (3.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bethesda
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years848 (3.1%)$53,409
25 to 44 Years7,417 (27.4%)$155,458
45 to 64 Years11,125 (41.0%)$250,001
65+ Years7,715 (28.5%)$161,932
Total27,105 (100.0%)$185,546

Poverty in Bethesda

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethesda

With 3.0% poverty level for males and 4.8% for females among the residents of Bethesda, 15 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 38 males (9.0%) and 339 females (10.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethesda
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (2.2%)89 (6.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years114 (4.2%)62 (2.2%)
12 to 14 Years26 (1.4%)16 (1.6%)
15 Years38 (9.0%)6 (1.0%)
16 and 17 Years14 (1.5%)15 (1.8%)
18 to 24 Years54 (3.0%)220 (8.6%)
25 to 34 Years141 (4.0%)339 (10.2%)
35 to 44 Years107 (3.1%)162 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years111 (2.1%)59 (1.1%)
55 to 64 Years179 (4.2%)299 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years82 (2.6%)130 (3.7%)
75 Years and over71 (3.0%)230 (7.1%)
Total977 (3.0%)1,627 (4.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethesda

According to the poverty statistics in Bethesda, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethesda
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,767 (97.8%)1,328 (93.7%)
5 Years428 (100.0%)268 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years2,595 (95.8%)2,774 (97.8%)
12 to 14 Years1,857 (98.6%)995 (98.4%)
15 Years384 (91.0%)596 (99.0%)
16 and 17 Years919 (98.5%)839 (98.2%)
18 to 24 Years1,747 (97.0%)2,354 (91.4%)
25 to 34 Years3,352 (96.0%)2,976 (89.8%)
35 to 44 Years3,388 (96.9%)4,246 (96.3%)
45 to 54 Years5,169 (97.9%)5,132 (98.9%)
55 to 64 Years4,086 (95.8%)4,388 (93.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,064 (97.4%)3,402 (96.3%)
75 Years and over2,300 (97.0%)2,999 (92.9%)
Total31,056 (97.0%)32,297 (95.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethesda

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bethesda show that 1.5% or 229 of the total 15,097 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 1.6%, comprising of 17 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethesda
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children7,772 (98.4%)125 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children6,039 (98.6%)87 (1.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,052 (98.4%)17 (1.6%)
5 or more Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,868 (98.5%)229 (1.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethesda

According to the poverty data in Bethesda, 2.7% or 19 single-father households and 15.3% or 221 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (5.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethesda
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children12 (5.0%)118 (18.4%)
1 or 2 Children7 (1.6%)98 (12.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (2.7%)221 (15.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bethesda

The poverty data for Bethesda shows that 229 of the married-couple family households (1.5%) and 240 of the single-parent households (11.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (1.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 130 household (14.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bethesda
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children125 (1.6%)130 (14.8%)
1 or 2 Children87 (1.4%)105 (8.5%)
3 or 4 Children17 (1.6%)5 (13.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total229 (1.5%)240 (11.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Bethesda

Employment by Class of Employer in Bethesda

Among the 34,439 employed individuals in Bethesda, private company employees (15,380 | 44.7%), federal government employees (7,074 | 20.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (5,823 | 16.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bethesda
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees15,38044.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,1476.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,1476.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations5,82316.9%
Local Government Employees1,0413.0%
State Government Employees7452.2%
Federal Government Employees7,07420.5%
Unpaid Family Workers820.2%
Total34,439100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bethesda

According to the labor force statistics for Bethesda, out of the total population over 16 years of age (52,886), 68.0% or 35,962 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 1,151 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.2% or 3,197 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.8% or 100 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bethesda
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years758 (23.0%)33 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years2,174 (73.2%)187 (8.6%)
25 to 29 Years3,197 (88.2%)77 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Years2,807 (87.0%)115 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years6,806 (86.1%)191 (2.8%)
45 to 54 Years9,187 (87.7%)230 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years4,032 (83.4%)32 (0.8%)
60 to 64 Years3,074 (74.2%)80 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,154 (46.7%)129 (4.1%)
75 Years and over781 (13.8%)100 (12.8%)
Total35,962 (68.0%)1,151 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethesda

According to labor force statistics for Bethesda, 85.1% of individuals (29,114) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (34,211) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 728 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.4% or 26,745 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.2% or 55 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethesda
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School320 (49.4%)111 (17.2%)
High School Diploma814 (80.5%)93 (9.2%)
College / Associate Degree1,227 (62.9%)187 (9.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher26,745 (87.4%)551 (1.8%)
Total29,114 (85.1%)855 (2.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bethesda

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bethesda are Community & Social Service (8,642 | 25.1%), Management (6,573 | 19.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (6,214 | 18.1%), Business & Financial (4,354 | 12.7%), and Legal Services & Support (3,393 | 9.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bethesda

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bethesda, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (75.8%), Computers & Mathematics (67.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (61.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (65.7%), Education, Arts & Media (56.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (54.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bethesda
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,755 (57.1%)2,818 (42.9%)
Business & Financial2,183 (50.1%)2,171 (49.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,821 (61.5%)2,393 (38.5%)
Computers & Mathematics1,408 (67.9%)665 (32.1%)
Architecture & Engineering741 (75.8%)237 (24.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,672 (52.9%)1,491 (47.1%)
Community & Social Service 4,130 (47.8%)4,512 (52.2%)
Education, Arts & Media328 (43.4%)427 (56.6%)
Legal Services & Support1,994 (58.8%)1,399 (41.2%)
Education Instruction & Library928 (34.3%)1,775 (65.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment880 (49.1%)911 (50.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating969 (45.2%)1,177 (54.8%)
Health Technologists941 (45.9%)1,110 (54.1%)
Total (Category)14,858 (53.2%)13,071 (46.8%)
Total (Overall)17,879 (52.0%)16,493 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bethesda are Personal Care & Service (844 | 2.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (499 | 1.5%), Security & Protection (279 | 0.8%), Healthcare Support (259 | 0.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (193 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Bethesda

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bethesda, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (55.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (45.5%), and Security & Protection (42.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (79.3%), and Personal Care & Service (67.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bethesda
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support48 (18.5%)211 (81.5%)
Security & Protection119 (42.6%)160 (57.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention71 (36.8%)122 (63.2%)
Law Enforcement48 (55.8%)38 (44.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving227 (45.5%)272 (54.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (20.7%)69 (79.3%)
Personal Care & Service272 (32.2%)572 (67.8%)
Total (Category)684 (34.8%)1,284 (65.2%)
Total (Overall)17,879 (52.0%)16,493 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bethesda are Sales & Related (2,002 | 5.8%), and Office & Administration (1,814 | 5.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bethesda

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bethesda
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,101 (55.0%)901 (45.0%)
Office & Administration742 (40.9%)1,072 (59.1%)
Total (Category)1,843 (48.3%)1,973 (51.7%)
Total (Overall)17,879 (52.0%)16,493 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bethesda are Construction & Extraction (162 | 0.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (60 | 0.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (17 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bethesda

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bethesda
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction153 (94.4%)9 (5.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)213 (89.1%)26 (10.9%)
Total (Overall)17,879 (52.0%)16,493 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bethesda are Production (181 | 0.5%), Material Moving (146 | 0.4%), and Transportation (93 | 0.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bethesda

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bethesda
OccupationMaleFemale
Production112 (61.9%)69 (38.1%)
Transportation93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving76 (52.0%)70 (47.9%)
Total (Category)281 (66.9%)139 (33.1%)
Total (Overall)17,879 (52.0%)16,493 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethesda

Employment Industries in Bethesda

The major employment industries in Bethesda include Professional & Scientific (9,616 | 28.0%), Public Administration (5,161 | 15.0%), Educational Services (3,838 | 11.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,247 | 9.5%), and Finance & Insurance (1,934 | 5.6%).
Employment Industries in Bethesda

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethesda

The Bethesda industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (89.7%), Utilities (78.9%), and Construction (77.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (67.8%), and Educational Services (63.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bethesda
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction601 (77.1%)178 (22.9%)
Manufacturing903 (75.2%)298 (24.8%)
Wholesale Trade135 (45.3%)163 (54.7%)
Retail Trade785 (53.9%)672 (46.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing254 (89.7%)29 (10.2%)
Utilities60 (78.9%)16 (21.0%)
Information597 (62.1%)365 (37.9%)
Finance & Insurance1,251 (64.7%)683 (35.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing544 (53.2%)479 (46.8%)
Professional & Scientific5,783 (60.1%)3,833 (39.9%)
Enterprise Management8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
Administrative & Support165 (40.2%)245 (59.8%)
Educational Services1,402 (36.5%)2,436 (63.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,045 (32.2%)2,202 (67.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation323 (46.4%)373 (53.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services543 (50.3%)536 (49.7%)
Public Administration2,739 (53.1%)2,422 (46.9%)
Total17,879 (52.0%)16,493 (48.0%)

Education in Bethesda

School Enrollment in Bethesda

The most common levels of schooling among the 16,637 students in Bethesda are high school (4,160 | 25.0%), middle school (3,583 | 21.5%), and elementary school (3,386 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Bethesda
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,3097.9%
Kindergarten1,0386.2%
Elementary School3,38620.3%
Middle School3,58321.5%
High School4,16025.0%
College / Undergraduate1,86411.2%
Graduate / Professional1,2977.8%
Total16,637100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bethesda

Out of a total of 16,637 students who are enrolled in schools in Bethesda, 6,638 (39.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 9,999 (60.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 881 (84.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,940 (69.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bethesda
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds163 (15.6%)881 (84.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,749 (64.4%)1,522 (35.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,011 (67.2%)1,469 (32.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,940 (69.2%)863 (30.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds860 (60.1%)572 (39.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds619 (52.1%)569 (47.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds459 (57.8%)335 (42.2%)
35 Years and over197 (31.5%)428 (68.5%)
Total9,999 (60.1%)6,638 (39.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bethesda

Social sciences (10,269 | 22.6%), business (5,207 | 11.5%), literature & languages (3,866 | 8.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (3,811 | 8.4%), and engineering (3,537 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 45,479 individuals in Bethesda who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bethesda
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,1284.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,8118.4%
Physical & Health Sciences1,6173.6%
Psychology2,3925.3%
Social Sciences10,26922.6%
Engineering3,5377.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies4731.0%
Science & Technology2,2875.0%
Business5,20711.5%
Education1,8094.0%
Literature & Languages3,8668.5%
Liberal Arts & History3,4947.7%
Visual & Performing Arts1,4593.2%
Communications1,9724.3%
Arts & Humanities1,1582.5%
Total45,479100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bethesda

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethesda

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bethesda are males with 2 vehicles (8,790, accounting for 49.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (7,068, making up 53.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethesda
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle799 (4.5%)940 (5.7%)
1 Vehicle4,659 (26.0%)5,475 (33.3%)
2 Vehicles8,790 (49.0%)7,068 (43.0%)
3 Vehicles2,866 (16.0%)2,216 (13.5%)
4 Vehicles642 (3.6%)517 (3.2%)
5 or more Vehicles171 (0.9%)215 (1.3%)
Total17,927 (100.0%)16,431 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bethesda

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bethesda are 30 to 34 minutes (3,872 commuters, 16.4%), 45 to 59 minutes (3,416 commuters, 14.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (3,257 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Bethesda
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2811.2%
5 to 9 Minutes1,3645.8%
10 to 14 Minutes2,3109.8%
15 to 19 Minutes2,68411.4%
20 to 24 Minutes3,25713.8%
25 to 29 Minutes1,8227.7%
30 to 34 Minutes3,87216.4%
35 to 39 Minutes1,1825.0%
40 to 44 Minutes1,7247.3%
45 to 59 Minutes3,41614.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1,4896.3%
90 or more Minutes2541.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Bethesda

The most common commute times in Bethesda are 30 to 34 minutes (1,973 commuters, 15.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (1,899 commuters, 17.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bethesda
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes181 (1.4%)100 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes850 (6.8%)514 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,042 (8.3%)1,268 (11.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,250 (9.9%)1,434 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,557 (12.4%)1,700 (15.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,055 (8.4%)767 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,973 (15.7%)1,899 (17.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes614 (4.9%)568 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes964 (7.7%)760 (6.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,897 (15.1%)1,519 (13.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,054 (8.4%)435 (3.9%)
90 or more Minutes149 (1.2%)105 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethesda

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bethesda are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (2,764, 22.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (2,278, 20.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethesda
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM147 (1.2%)95 (0.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM123 (1.0%)125 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM235 (1.9%)41 (0.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM565 (4.5%)253 (2.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM595 (4.7%)510 (4.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,882 (14.9%)1,095 (9.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,791 (14.2%)1,874 (16.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,764 (22.0%)2,278 (20.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,693 (13.5%)1,844 (16.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,651 (13.1%)1,756 (15.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM502 (4.0%)411 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM167 (1.3%)118 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM272 (2.2%)408 (3.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM199 (1.6%)261 (2.4%)
Total12,586 (100.0%)11,069 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bethesda

Occupancy by Ownership in Bethesda

Of the total 27,105 dwellings in Bethesda, owner-occupied units account for 17,643 (65.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,462 (34.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bethesda
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units17,64365.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,46234.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units27,105100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethesda

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethesda
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,28330.6%
2-Person Household8,82632.6%
3-Person Household3,71113.7%
4+ Person Household6,28523.2%
Total Housing Units27,105100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethesda

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethesda
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,030 (48.6%)4,253 (51.3%)
2-Person Household5,752 (65.2%)3,074 (34.8%)
3-Person Household2,777 (74.8%)934 (25.2%)
4+ Person Household5,084 (80.9%)1,201 (19.1%)
Total Housing Units17,643 (65.1%)9,462 (34.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethesda

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethesda
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School152 (32.6%)315 (67.4%)
High School Diploma248 (43.2%)326 (56.8%)
College/Associate Degree795 (47.7%)872 (52.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16,448 (67.4%)7,949 (32.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethesda

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethesda
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,23515.6%
35 to 44 Years4,03014.9%
45 to 54 Years6,13522.6%
55 to 64 Years4,99018.4%
65 to 74 Years4,01114.8%
75 to 84 Years2,3788.8%
85 Years and Over1,3264.9%
Total27,105100.0%

Housing Finances in Bethesda

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethesda

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethesda
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied17,643 (65.1%)$250,001
Renter-Occupied9,462 (34.9%)$105,752
Average27,105 (100.0%)$185,546

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethesda

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethesda
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000135 (0.8%)188 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99968 (0.4%)195 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99997 (0.5%)142 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99971 (0.4%)340 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999119 (0.7%)303 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999216 (1.2%)458 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999458 (2.6%)653 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999912 (5.2%)1,232 (13.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,093 (6.2%)908 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,733 (9.8%)1,724 (18.2%)
$150,000 or more12,741 (72.2%)3,319 (35.1%)
Total17,643 (100.0%)9,462 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethesda

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethesda
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300231 (1.3%)102 (1.1%)
$300 to $499168 (0.9%)56 (0.6%)
$500 to $799228 (1.3%)63 (0.7%)
$800 to $999460 (2.6%)68 (0.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,371 (13.4%)742 (7.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,852 (10.5%)2,201 (23.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,615 (9.1%)2,089 (22.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,121 (6.4%)1,202 (12.7%)
$3,000 or more9,597 (54.4%)2,547 (26.9%)
Total17,643 (100.0%)9,462 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bethesda

Housing Structures in Bethesda

Housing Structures in Bethesda
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached15,28156.4%
Single Unit, Attached1,1694.3%
2 Unit Apartments1000.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2280.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5051.9%
10 or more Apartments9,80136.2%
Mobile Home / Other210.1%
Total27,105100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethesda

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethesda
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached13,726 (89.8%)1,555 (10.2%)
Single Unit, Attached838 (71.7%)331 (28.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)100 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments54 (23.7%)174 (76.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments73 (14.5%)432 (85.5%)
10 or more Apartments2,931 (29.9%)6,870 (70.1%)
Mobile Home / Other21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,643 (65.1%)9,462 (34.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethesda

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethesda
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room51 (0.3%)725 (7.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms994 (5.6%)3,727 (39.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,272 (12.9%)3,202 (33.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,013 (17.1%)921 (9.7%)
8 or more Rooms11,313 (64.1%)887 (9.4%)
Total17,643 (100.0%)9,462 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethesda

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethesda
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas13,152 (74.6%)3,661 (38.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas198 (1.1%)153 (1.6%)
Electricity3,938 (22.3%)5,324 (56.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene153 (0.9%)125 (1.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)9 (0.1%)
All other Fuels121 (0.7%)23 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used81 (0.5%)167 (1.8%)
Total17,643 (100.0%)9,462 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethesda

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethesda
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle526 (3.0%)1,822 (19.3%)
1 Vehicle5,418 (30.7%)5,185 (54.8%)
2 Vehicles8,671 (49.1%)2,019 (21.3%)
3 or more Vehicles3,028 (17.2%)436 (4.6%)
Total17,643 (100.0%)9,462 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bethesda

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bethesda

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5,78111,862
Median Property Value$959,100$1,154,900
Median Household Income$190,934$9,214
Monthly Housing Costs$1,397$9,335
Real Estate Taxes$9,239$86

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethesda

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethesda
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000177 (3.1%)73 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99914 (0.2%)8 (0.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999429 (7.4%)418 (3.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999514 (8.9%)901 (7.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999661 (11.4%)777 (6.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,310 (22.7%)2,418 (20.4%)
$1,000,000 or more2,676 (46.3%)7,267 (61.3%)
Total5,781 (100.0%)11,862 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethesda

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethesda
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000105 (1.8%)162 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999163 (2.8%)98 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999127 (2.2%)124 (1.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999285 (4.9%)89 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999400 (6.9%)173 (1.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999515 (8.9%)512 (4.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999659 (11.4%)578 (4.9%)
$150,000 or more3,527 (61.0%)1,074 (9.0%)
Total5,781 (100.0%)11,862 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bethesda

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bethesda
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x926 (16.0%)250,001 (2,107.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x843 (14.6%)1,740 (14.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x855 (14.8%)2,505 (21.1%)
4.0x or more3,131 (54.2%)2,233 (18.8%)
Total5,781 (100.0%)11,862 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethesda

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethesda
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800276 (4.8%)77 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,49969 (1.2%)96 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4995,319 (92.0%)134 (1.1%)
Total5,781 (100.0%)11,862 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bethesda

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethesda

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethesda
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,889 (98.8%)46 (1.2%)
6 to 18 Years11,948 (97.0%)365 (3.0%)
19 to 25 Years3,982 (96.4%)151 (3.6%)
26 to 34 Years5,547 (95.1%)284 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years7,614 (98.0%)154 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years10,248 (98.2%)190 (1.8%)
55 to 64 Years8,729 (97.7%)207 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years6,672 (99.9%)6 (0.1%)
75 Years and older5,600 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total64,229 (97.9%)1,403 (2.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethesda

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethesda
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,889 (98.8%)46 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen11,948 (97.0%)365 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,982 (96.4%)151 (3.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethesda

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethesda
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,191 (90.3%)236 (9.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,567 (93.9%)168 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,205 (94.4%)191 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,056 (95.4%)148 (4.6%)
$100,000 and over53,089 (98.8%)656 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethesda

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethesda
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6432 (11.0%)3,647 (92.7%)
6 to 18 Years757 (6.1%)11,477 (93.2%)
19 to 25 Years207 (5.0%)3,808 (92.1%)
25 to 34 Years535 (9.2%)5,230 (89.7%)
35 to 44 Years380 (4.9%)7,346 (94.6%)
45 to 54 Years365 (3.5%)9,994 (95.8%)
55 to 64 Years601 (6.7%)8,370 (93.7%)
65 to 74 Years5,954 (89.2%)5,322 (79.7%)
75 Years and over5,338 (95.3%)4,327 (77.3%)
Total14,569 (22.2%)59,521 (90.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bethesda

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bethesda
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years257 (4.0%)121 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years278 (5.3%)144 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years571 (4.4%)736 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years195 (6.2%)273 (7.7%)
75 Years and over935 (39.4%)1,184 (36.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bethesda

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bethesda: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)27 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years22 (0.4%)27 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years165 (1.3%)67 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years70 (2.2%)93 (2.6%)
75 Years and over613 (25.9%)458 (14.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bethesda: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years49 (0.9%)8 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years154 (1.2%)202 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years36 (1.1%)54 (1.5%)
75 Years and over114 (4.8%)214 (6.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bethesda: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years257 (4.0%)86 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years175 (3.4%)84 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years213 (1.7%)297 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years64 (2.0%)24 (0.7%)
75 Years and over231 (9.7%)214 (6.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bethesda: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (0.3%)20 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years22 (0.4%)15 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years115 (0.9%)276 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years50 (1.6%)153 (4.3%)
75 Years and over460 (19.4%)775 (24.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bethesda: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years43 (0.7%)20 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years32 (0.6%)8 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years67 (0.5%)177 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years32 (1.0%)24 (0.7%)
75 Years and over256 (10.8%)437 (13.5%)

Technology Access in Bethesda

Computing Device Access in Bethesda

Computing Device Access in Bethesda
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25,74695.0%
Smartphone25,59694.4%
Tablet20,91477.2%
No Computing Device3741.4%
Total27,105100.0%

Internet Access in Bethesda

Internet Access in Bethesda
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet360.1%
Broadband Home24,38990.0%
Cellular Data Only1,3094.8%
Satellite Internet7622.8%
No Internet1,0954.0%
Total27,105100.0%

Bethesda Summary

Bethesda, MD is a city located in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, just northwest of Washington, D.C. It is a major suburb of the nation’s capital and is home to many of the area’s most affluent neighborhoods. Bethesda is known for its vibrant downtown area, which is home to numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.

History

Bethesda was first settled in the late 1700s by a group of Quakers from Pennsylvania. The town was originally known as “Darcy’s Store” after the storekeeper, John Darcy. In 1871, the town was renamed Bethesda after a local church. The town was incorporated in 1894 and grew rapidly in the early 20th century. By the 1950s, Bethesda had become a major suburb of Washington, D.C. and was home to many of the area’s most affluent neighborhoods.

Geography

Bethesda is located in Montgomery County, Maryland, just northwest of Washington, D.C. It is bordered by the Potomac River to the south and west, and by the cities of Rockville and Silver Spring to the north and east. The city covers an area of 10.2 square miles and has a population of 61,000.

Economy

Bethesda is home to many of the area’s most affluent neighborhoods and is a major economic center in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The city is home to numerous corporate headquarters, including Marriott International, Lockheed Martin, and Host Hotels & Resorts. Bethesda is also home to the National Institutes of Health, the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and the National Naval Medical Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Bethesda was 61,000. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 11.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 8.2% Asian, and 4.9% from other races. The median household income was $117,000, and the median family income was $136,000. The per capita income was $60,000.
Bethesda is a diverse and vibrant city with a rich history and a strong economy. It is home to many of the area’s most affluent neighborhoods and is a major economic center in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The city is home to numerous corporate headquarters, the National Institutes of Health, the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and the National Naval Medical Center. Bethesda is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bethesda?
Total Population of Bethesda is 66,316.
What is the Total Male Population of Bethesda?
Total Male Population of Bethesda is 32,255.
What is the Total Female Population of Bethesda?
Total Female Population of Bethesda is 34,061.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bethesda?
There are 94.70 Males per 100 Females in Bethesda.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bethesda?
There are 105.60 Females per 100 Males in Bethesda.
What is the Median Population Age in Bethesda?
Median Population Age in Bethesda is 43.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bethesda
Average Family Size in Bethesda is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bethesda
Average Household Size in Bethesda is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bethesda?
Per Capita income in Bethesda is $116,088.
What is the Median Family Income in Bethesda?
Median Family Income in Bethesda is $250,001.
What is the Median Household income in Bethesda?
Median Household Income in Bethesda is $185,546.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bethesda?
Income or Wage Gap in Bethesda is 44.7%.
Women in Bethesda earn 55.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bethesda?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bethesda is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bethesda?
There are 35,962 People in the Labor Forcein in Bethesda.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bethesda?
68.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Bethesda.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bethesda?
Unemployment Rate in Bethesda is 3.2%.