Community Demographics

in Bethesda, Maryland

(Bethesda is Located in Montgomery County)

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Population in Bethesda, Maryland

Population

66294

In terms of political views, the Bethesda population skews Democratic. The top religion in Bethesda is Protestant. The top age group is 45-64 per census data.

Household Types

Singles in Bethesda 39.8%

Married Couples in Bethesda 60.2%

Age Groups

18 to 24 year olds 6.4%

25 to 44 year olds 22.7%

45 to 64 year olds 28.8%

65+ year olds 18.7%

Other 23.4%

Race Diversity

The Race Diversity score in Bethesda, Maryland is 29.2.Industry diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

Latino/Hispanics 9.0%

Whites 74.9%

Black or African Americans 4.9%

American Indian & Alaska Natives 0.2%

Asians 11.4%

Native Hawaiians & Other Pacific Islanders 0.0%

Multi 7.1%

Other 1.6%

The Religion

The primary religious affiliation in Bethesda, Maryland is Protestant. The Religion Diversity score in Bethesda, Maryland is 34.5Religion diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score..

Protestant 18.6%

Catholic 12.6%

Orthodox 1.0%

Other / Christian 0.0%

Mormon 1.3%

Jewish 3.1%

Muslim 1.3%

Buddhist 0.7%

Hindu 0.6%

Other / Non-Christian 0.4%

No Religion 60.4%

Industry and Occupation

The top industry present in Bethesda, Maryland is Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative, and waste management services. 81.1 % of residents work in Management, business, science, and arts occupations, while only 0.6% work in Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations. The Industry Diversity score in Bethesda, Maryland is 53.8.Industry diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%

Construction 2.1%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Retail trade 4.2%

Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 0.8%

Information 3.2%

Finance and insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing 9.3%

Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services 28.6%

Educational services, health care, and social assistance 20.0%

Arts, entertainment, recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.0%

Other services, except public administration 7.3%

Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 15.5%

The Occupation Diversity score in Bethesda, Maryland is 23.6.Occupation diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

Management, business, science, and arts occupations 81.1%

Service occupations 5.7%

Sales and office occupations 11.4%

Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 0.6%

Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 1.2%

Average Educational level

94.6% of residents in Bethesda, Maryland have earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the U.S. average of 46.6%. 59.6% of residents in Bethesda, Maryland hold STEM degrees (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). The Educational level Diversity score in Bethesda, Maryland is 40.1.Educational diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

Less than high school graduate 1.9%

High school graduate (includes equivalency) 3.5%

Some college or associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 28.7%

Graduate or professional degree 59.2%

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Pros and Cons of living in Bethesda, Maryland in reviews from users in their own words:

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Walkable Friendly Excellent food High end Developing Best farmers market in the state every Sunday	Not incorporated
Walkable, public transportation, restaurants, trails	Congestion, lack of nature, safety
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Walkable Friendly Excellent food High end Developing Best farmers market in the state every Sunday
Walkable, public transportation, restaurants, trails