Bethesda, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Bethesda, Maryland Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
65,092
Unemployment
3.4%
Poverty
3.6%
Median Home
$927,600
Median Income
$172,873
Median Rent
$2,075
Bethesda SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
10
Commute
5
Bethesda, MD Cost Of Living
192
Bethesda's Overall Cost Of Living
Bethesda's Overall Cost Of Living
1.9x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bethesda | Maryland | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 120 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 113 | 114 | 100 | |
| Health | 85 | 84 | 100 | |
| Housing | 386 | 151 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 108 | 100 | |
Rankings for Bethesda in Maryland
Map Of Bethesda, MD
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Population over time in Bethesda
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 65,092 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 62,448 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 63,168 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 62,608 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 62,102 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 62,024 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 60,995 | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 59,591 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 58,661 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 58,537 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bethesda
| Race | Bethesda | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.8% | 50.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.4% | 29.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 10.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 10.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in Bethesda
| Gender | Bethesda | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bethesda for adults over 25
| Education | Bethesda | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 4.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 5.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 27.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 18.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Bethesda, Maryland
| Income | Bethesda | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 2.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.7% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.6% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.2% | 9.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.9% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.7% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.5% | 19.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.0% | 10.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 43.3% | 13.4% | 8.3% |
