North Bethesda, MD Demographics

A map of North Bethesda's Population by Race

North Bethesda, Maryland had a population of 50,094 in 2020. It was 53.4% White, 9.3% Black, 16.3% Asian, 14.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Bethesda, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Bethesda is the 19th 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).

North Bethesda's White Population

26,743 residents of North Bethesda identify as White, or 53.4%. This makes the White share of the population of North Bethesda slightly larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Bethesda is ranked #366 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North Bethesda is more White than neighboring North Kensington (46.7% White). North Bethesda is less White than neighboring Garrett Park (82.1% White), Chevy Chase View (83.9% White), South Kensington (77.1% White), and Kensington (66.1% White).

North Bethesda's Black Population

4,644 residents of North Bethesda identify as Black, or 9.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Bethesda less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Bethesda is ranked #252 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North Bethesda is more Black than neighboring Garrett Park (0.9% Black), Chevy Chase View (1.8% Black), South Kensington (3.5% Black), and Kensington (6.7% Black). North Bethesda is less Black than neighboring North Kensington (11.2% Black).

North Bethesda's Asian Population

8,160 residents of North Bethesda identify as Asian, or 16.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Bethesda slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Bethesda is ranked #22 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North Bethesda is more Asian than neighboring Garrett Park (4.7% Asian), Chevy Chase View (2.3% Asian), South Kensington (5% Asian), North Kensington (10% Asian), and Kensington (6.7% Asian).

North Bethesda's Hispanic Population

7,355 residents of North Bethesda identify as Hispanic, or 14.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Bethesda roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Bethesda is ranked #84 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North Bethesda is more Hispanic than neighboring Garrett Park (6.9% Hispanic), Chevy Chase View (7.4% Hispanic), and South Kensington (8.1% Hispanic). North Bethesda is less Hispanic than neighboring North Kensington (25.6% Hispanic), and Kensington (15.3% Hispanic).

North Bethesda's Native American/Other Population

494 residents of North Bethesda identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North 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, North Bethesda is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North Bethesda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garrett Park (0.4% Native American/Other), South Kensington (0.5% Native American/Other), and Kensington (0.5% Native American/Other). North Bethesda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chevy Chase View (1.1% Native American/Other), and North Kensington (1.3% Native American/Other).

North Bethesda's Multiracial Population

2,698 residents of North Bethesda identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Bethesda roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Bethesda is ranked #126 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North Bethesda is more Multiracial than neighboring Garrett Park (4.9% Multiracial), Chevy Chase View (3.6% Multiracial), North Kensington (5.2% Multiracial), and Kensington (4.8% Multiracial). North Bethesda is less Multiracial than neighboring South Kensington (5.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.