Bethesda, MD

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Bethesda

Neighborhood

Montgomery, MD

Landon Village / Oakwood Knolls

Greenwich Forest / Battery Park

Cohasset / Bradley Woods

Kimberley / Bannockburn Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Bethesda

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

87.1%

Households with Children

31.7%

School Enrollment K-12

8,745

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 18.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.4%
Working Age (35-54): 27.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.1%
Seniors (65+): 19.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.0%
High School / GED: 3.2%
Some College or Associate's: 7.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 87.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 27.1%
Single Parents: 4.7%
Couples & Adults: 32.6%
Living Alone: 35.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
Asian: 12.7%
Black or African American: 6.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 44.0%
South Asian: 32.6%
Southeast Asian: 16.1%
Central Asian: 4.2%
Other Asian: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 15.9%
Puerto Rican: 7.3%
Cuban: 7.3%
Dominican: 1.3%
Central American: 15.1%
South American: 37.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 15.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 4.1%
Other White: 51.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 40.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 24.8%
Caribbean: 4.7%
Other Black: 30.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 13.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 57.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 12.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 13.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 69.7%
Spanish: 7.6%
European & Indo-European: 13.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 6.8%
Arabic: 0.9%
Other: 1.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 6.3%
College / Graduate: 6.0%
Not Enrolled: 72.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources