Bethesda, MD Demographics
A map of Bethesda's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 46,290 | 68.0% |
Asian | 8,325 | 12.2% |
Hispanic | 6,251 | 9.2% |
Multiracial | 3,575 | 5.3% |
Black | 3,058 | 4.5% |
Native American/Other | 557 | 0.8% |
Bethesda, Maryland had a population of 68,056 in 2020. It was 68.0% White, 4.5% Black, 12.2% Asian, 9.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bethesda, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bethesda is the 10th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Bethesda's White Population
46,290 residents of Bethesda identify as White, or 68.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Bethesda considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bethesda is ranked #309 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Bethesda is more White than neighboring Friendship Heights Village (63.5% White). Bethesda is less White than neighboring Glen Echo (84.6% White), Somerset (81.1% White), Brookmont (75.2% White), and Chevy Chase (81.3% White).
Bethesda's Black Population
3,058 residents of Bethesda identify as Black, or 4.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bethesda considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bethesda is ranked #331 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Bethesda is more Black than neighboring Glen Echo (0.7% Black), Somerset (1.6% Black), Brookmont (2.7% Black), and Chevy Chase (0.9% Black). Bethesda is less Black than neighboring Friendship Heights Village (6.5% Black).
Bethesda's Asian Population
8,325 residents of Bethesda identify as Asian, or 12.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bethesda slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bethesda is ranked #41 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Bethesda is more Asian than neighboring Glen Echo (3.9% Asian), Somerset (3.6% Asian), Brookmont (6.1% Asian), and Chevy Chase (5.5% Asian). Bethesda is less Asian than neighboring Friendship Heights Village (12.9% Asian).
Bethesda's Hispanic Population
6,251 residents of Bethesda identify as Hispanic, or 9.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bethesda roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bethesda is ranked #147 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Bethesda is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen Echo (6.5% Hispanic), Somerset (7.9% Hispanic), Brookmont (8.7% Hispanic), and Chevy Chase (5.2% Hispanic). Bethesda is less Hispanic than neighboring Friendship Heights Village (11.1% Hispanic).
Bethesda's Native American/Other Population
557 residents of Bethesda identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bethesda roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bethesda is ranked #181 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Bethesda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Echo (0% Native American/Other). Bethesda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Somerset (1.9% Native American/Other), Brookmont (1.1% Native American/Other), and Friendship Heights Village (0.9% Native American/Other).
Bethesda's Multiracial Population
3,575 residents of Bethesda identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bethesda roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bethesda is ranked #134 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Bethesda is more Multiracial than neighboring Glen Echo (4.3% Multiracial), Somerset (3.8% Multiracial), and Friendship Heights Village (5.1% Multiracial). Bethesda is less Multiracial than neighboring Brookmont (6.2% Multiracial), and Chevy Chase (6.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.