Bethesda Facts & Figures

About Bethesda

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Bethesda, one of the most renowned communities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is a destination for ethnic restaurants, boutiques, home décor shops and artistic and trendy hot spots. 

Bethesda’s bustling streets are filled with delicious restaurants, unique retailers, arts & entertainment venues, and exciting activities.

A vibrant neighborhood within the Greater Washington, D.C. area, Bethesda offers a variety of restaurants, retailers, entertainment venues and events. BUP’s marketing team manages unique and exciting programming, including community festivals and arts events, and highlights the many destinations throughout the downtown. BUP also manages field operations, Bethesda Transportation Solutions (BTS), the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District and the Bethesda Circulator.

Facts & Figures

Bethesda, MD is located adjacent to Washington, D.C. and is an urban core of Montgomery County, MD. Bethesda is one of the most affluent and highly educated communities in the United States. It is a vibrant town, and a destination for shopping, dining and artistic and cultural events. 

Bethesda Demographics
(from the U.S. Census)

  • 2017 Population: 68,056
  • 2017 Households: 27,105
  • Median Age: 43.5
  • Owner Occupied Housing Unit Rate: 65.1%
  • Median Household Income: $185,546
  • 2017 Population 25+ Education Attainment – Bachelor’s Degree: 87.7%

According to the Montgomery County Department of Parks & Planning Web site, Bethesda has a downtown workforce that exceeds 43,000.

The Bethesda Metro station, located in the heart of the downtown, handles more than 15,000 passengers on the average weekday. During weekends, more than 10,000 passengers pass through the station. The number of passengers exiting the Bethesda Metro station exceeds the number entering the station on both weekdays and weekends.

Bethesda Downtown Plan

Major Employers

  • American Society of Health System-Pharmacists
  • Coventry Healthcare
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • Diamondrock Hospitality
  • Donohoe
  • FOX 5 DC
  • Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
  • Hospitality Partners
  • Host Hotels & Resorts
  • Howard Hughes Medical Institute
  • JBG Smith
  • Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Marriott International
  • The National Institutes of Health
  • Naval Support Activity Bethesda (Walter Reed)
  • Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

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