North Bethesda, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of North Bethesda, Maryland is 49,498 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $128,970, the median home value is $712,100, and the median age is 40.2.
49,498
Population
5574
People / sq mi
$128,970
Median Income
$712,100
Median Home Value
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North Bethesda covers 8.9 sq mi of land at 5574 people per square mile.
About North Bethesda, MD
Remote work is unusually prominent in North Bethesda: 32.0% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. North Bethesda is a city in Maryland with a population of 49,498. It ranks #19 among cities in Maryland by population.
Households take in a median $128,970, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.5%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $712,100, with typical rent around $2,161.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 74.2% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 32.0% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in North Bethesda — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$128,970
Median Household Income
$79,964
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$712,100
Median Home Value
$2,161
Median Rent
49.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.2%
High School+
74.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
12.8%
Drive Alone
46.9%
Public Transit
32.0%
Work From Home
29.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
43.7%
Foreign Born
61.2%
Non-English at Home
3.8%
Veterans
8.2%
With Disability
95.8%
Health Insurance
98.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 29.1% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.3% |
| Public Administration | 12.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.7% |
| Information | 6.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.6% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.6% |
| Retail Trade | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
North Bethesda, Maryland has a population of 49,498 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in North Bethesda, Maryland is $128,970, with 3.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in North Bethesda, Maryland is $712,100, with median monthly rent at $2,161 and a homeownership rate of 49.2%.
The median age in North Bethesda, Maryland is 40.2 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.