Bethesda, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bethesda, Maryland is 67,403 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $191,348, the median home value is $1,129,700, and the median age is 43.4.
67,403
Population
5082
People / sq mi
$191,348
Median Income
$1,129,700
Median Home Value
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Bethesda covers 13.3 sq mi of land at 5082 people per square mile.
About Bethesda, MD
Educational attainment is the headline number in Bethesda: 87.1% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 67,403 residents, Bethesda is a city in Maryland. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Maryland in the country, at #10 by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $191,348, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.6%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,129,700, with typical rent around $2,437.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 87.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Remote work is widespread — 35.8% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Bethesda usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$191,348
Median Household Income
$118,933
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,129,700
Median Home Value
$2,437
Median Rent
65.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.9%
High School+
87.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
10.9%
Drive Alone
41.1%
Public Transit
35.8%
Work From Home
28.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
58.0%
Foreign Born
71.1%
Non-English at Home
4.5%
Veterans
7.6%
With Disability
97.9%
Health Insurance
99.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 29.3% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.7% |
| Public Administration | 14.6% |
| Information | 9.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.5% |
| Construction | 2.0% |
| Retail Trade | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bethesda, Maryland has a population of 67,403 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Bethesda, Maryland is $191,348, with 2.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bethesda, Maryland is $1,129,700, with median monthly rent at $2,437 and a homeownership rate of 65.1%.
The median age in Bethesda, Maryland is 43.4 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.