North Bethesda, MD Demographics

A map of North Bethesda's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	25,918	26,743	52.2%	53.4%
Hispanic	8,393	7,355	16.9%	14.7%
Asian	7,981	8,160	16.1%	16.3%
Black	4,467	4,644	9.0%	9.3%
Multiracial	2,501	2,698	5.0%	5.4%
Native American/Other	417	494	0.8%	1.0%

North Bethesda, Maryland has an estimated population of 49,677, a less than 1% change from the 50,094 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.2% White, 16.9% Hispanic, 16.1% Asian, 9.0% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Bethesda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Bethesda has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Bethesda, that probability was 65.5% in 2020 and 66.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Bethesda is ranked the 19th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. 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 was ranked the 19th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Bethesda's White Population

25,918 residents of North Bethesda, or 52.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Bethesda is higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. North Bethesda ranks 366th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Bethesda's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of North Bethesda's population has decreased from 53.4% to 52.2%.

North Bethesda is more White than neighboring North Kensington (51.2% White). North Bethesda is less White than neighboring Garrett Park (82% White), Chevy Chase View (79.3% White), South Kensington (77.2% White), and Kensington (65.2% White).

North Bethesda's Black Population

4,467 residents of North Bethesda, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Bethesda is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. North Bethesda ranks 254th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Bethesda's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Black residents' share of North Bethesda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.0%.

North Bethesda is more Black than neighboring Garrett Park (0.3% Black), Chevy Chase View (5.2% Black), South Kensington (4.6% Black), and Kensington (5.5% Black). North Bethesda is less Black than neighboring North Kensington (10% Black).

North Bethesda's Asian Population

7,981 residents of North Bethesda, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Bethesda is higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. North Bethesda ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Bethesda's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Asian residents' share of North Bethesda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.1%.

North Bethesda is more Asian than neighboring Garrett Park (7.7% Asian), Chevy Chase View (1.5% Asian), South Kensington (5.9% Asian), North Kensington (5.7% Asian), and Kensington (14.2% Asian).

North Bethesda's Hispanic Population

8,393 residents of North Bethesda, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Bethesda is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. North Bethesda ranks 85th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Bethesda's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Hispanic residents' share of North Bethesda's population has increased from 14.7% to 16.9%.

North Bethesda is more Hispanic than neighboring Garrett Park (5.3% Hispanic), Chevy Chase View (10.1% Hispanic), South Kensington (4.4% Hispanic), and Kensington (12.4% Hispanic). North Bethesda is less Hispanic than neighboring North Kensington (27.6% Hispanic).

North Bethesda's Native American/Other Population

417 residents of North Bethesda, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Bethesda is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. North Bethesda ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Bethesda's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Bethesda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

North Bethesda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chevy Chase View (0% Native American/Other), and Kensington (0.4% Native American/Other). North Bethesda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garrett Park (1% Native American/Other), South Kensington (1.7% Native American/Other), and North Kensington (1% Native American/Other).

North Bethesda's Multiracial Population

2,501 residents of North Bethesda, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Bethesda is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. North Bethesda ranks 131st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Bethesda's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Multiracial residents' share of North Bethesda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

North Bethesda is more Multiracial than neighboring Garrett Park (3.8% Multiracial), Chevy Chase View (4% Multiracial), North Kensington (4.5% Multiracial), and Kensington (2.2% Multiracial). North Bethesda is less Multiracial than neighboring South Kensington (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.