Bethesda, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Bethesda, Maryland Info Snack

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
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
1.9x
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

White
71.8% (46,715)
African American
4.4% (2,879)
American Indian
0.0% (22)
Asian
10.7% (6,965)
Hawaiian
0.0% (9)
Other
0.5% (328)
Two Or More
3.5% (2,260)
Hispanic
9.1% (5,914)
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

Female
52.5% (34,176)
Male
47.5% (30,916)
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

< 9th Grade
1.0% (650)
9-12th Grade
1.0% (650)
High School / GED
4.0% (2,603)
Some College
5.0% (3,254)
Associate's Degree
2.0% (1,301)
Bachelor's Degree
29.0% (18,876)
Master's Degree
27.0% (17,574)
Professional Degree
18.0% (11,716)
Doctorate Degree
13.0% (8,461)
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

Less than $10,000
2.1% (139,482)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.1% (71,991)
$15,000 to $24,999
2.7% (174,478)
$25,000 to $34,999
2.6% (171,478)
$35,000 to $49,999
4.2% (270,466)
$50,000 to $74,999
9.9% (646,670)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.7% (498,438)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.5% (875,892)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.0% (843,146)
$200,000 or more
43.3% (2,817,153)
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%

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