Bethesda, Maryland

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Population in 2021: 68,014 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +23.0%
Males: 33,897  (49.8%)
Females: 34,117  (50.2%)
Median resident age:

43.9 years
Maryland median age:

39.3 years

Zip codes: 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817, 20895.

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Estimated median household income in 2021: $167,162 (it was $99,102 in 2000)
Bethesda:

$167,162
MD:

$90,203

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $118,911 (it was $58,479 in 2000)

Bethesda CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: over $1,000,000 (it was $374,400 in 2000)
Bethesda:

over $1,000,000
MD:

$370,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $668,884; detached houses: $797,961; townhouses or other attached units: $427,807; in 2-unit structures: $308,106; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $341,577; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $354,054; mobile homes: $60,428

Median gross rent in 2021: $2,222.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bethesda: 190.2 (very high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 3.7%
(3.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.5% for Black residents, 3.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.1% for other race residents, 2.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Bethesda, MD (2021)
    • 45,28866.6%White alone
    • 8,59412.6%Asian alone
    • 6,6059.7%Hispanic
    • 4,4826.6%Two or more races
    • 2,3833.5%Black alone
    • 6621.0%Other race alone

Races in Bethesda detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Bethesda, Maryland as of March 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bethesda is 5,789 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: Irish (6.6%), European (6.2%), Eastern European (6.1%), American (4.7%), Russian (4.3%), English (3.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 303 feet

Land area: 13.1 square miles.

Population density: 5,175 people per square mile   (average).

Bethesda, Maryland map

16,290 residents are foreign born (9.6% Asia, 6.6% Europe, 5.1% Latin America).

This place:

24.6%
Maryland:

15.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $9,404 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $9,136 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (7.3 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (126.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Somerset, MD (1.3 miles ),
Chevy Chase, MD (1.3 miles ),
Glen Echo, MD (1.4 miles ),
Friendship Heights Village, MD (1.4 miles ),
Friendship Village, MD (1.4 miles ),
Chevy Chase Section Five, MD (1.4 miles ),
Chevy Chase Village, MD (1.5 miles ),
Brookmont, MD (1.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.98 N, Longitude: 77.11 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +40,100 (+59.0%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 23,861 (68.6%)

Distribution of median household income in Bethesda, MD in 2021
Distribution of house value in Bethesda, MD in 2021

Property values in Bethesda, MD

Bethesda satellite photo by USGS

Bethesda tourist attractions:

Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.0%
Maryland:

2.3%
Historical population in Bethesda, MD
Historical housing units in Bethesda, MD
Most common industries in Bethesda, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (25.1%)
  • Public administration (12.5%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Health care (8.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (28.8%)
  • Public administration (14.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.5%)
  • Health care (6.9%)
  • Educational services (5.5%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (21.2%)
  • Educational services (13.5%)
  • Public administration (10.8%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.1%)
  • Private households (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Bethesda, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Lawyers (10.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.4%)
  • Life and physical scientists (5.0%)
  • Computer specialists (4.7%)
  • Media and communications workers (4.1%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (3.5%)
  • Top executives (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Lawyers (13.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.0%)
  • Computer specialists (5.6%)
  • Life and physical scientists (5.5%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (4.6%)
  • Top executives (4.6%)
  • Social scientists and related workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Lawyers (6.5%)
  • Media and communications workers (4.5%)
  • Life and physical scientists (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)

Average climate in Bethesda, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Bethesda, Maryland average temperatures Bethesda, Maryland average precipitation Bethesda, Maryland humidity Bethesda, Maryland wind speed Bethesda, Maryland snowfall Bethesda, Maryland sunshine Bethesda, Maryland clear and cloudy days

Bethesda, Maryland environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 87.8. This is about average.

City:

87.8
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.281. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.281
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 10.7. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.7
U.S.:

5.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.676. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.676
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 25.6. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 0.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 16.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.4
U.S.:

19.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 8.50. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.50
U.S.:

8.46
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 0.00212. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00212
U.S.:

0.00984

Tornado activity:

Bethesda-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Maryland state average. It is 11% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.3 miles away from the Bethesda place center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

On 9/24/2001, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.1 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 55 people and caused $101 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bethesda-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 86.7 miles away from Bethesda center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 85.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 109.3 miles away from Bethesda center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 99.4 miles away from Bethesda center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 105.8 miles away from Bethesda center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 245.1 miles away from Bethesda center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Montgomery County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Snowstorms: 4, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bethesda topographic map

Main business address for: AMERICAN CAPITAL STRATEGIES LTD , COSTAR GROUP INC (SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC), MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ (HOTELS & MOTELS), HOST MARRIOTT L P (HOTELS & MOTELS), HOST MARRIOTT CORP/ (REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS), EAGLE BANCORP INC (STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS), COVENTRY HEALTH CARE INC (HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS), SBM CERTIFICATE CO and 8 other public companies.

Hospitals and medical centers in Bethesda:

  • SUBURBAN HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD)
  • BETHESDA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (5721 GROSVENOR LANE)
  • CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA (5215 CEDAR LANE)
  • MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES - BETHESDA (6530 DEMOCRACY BOULEVARD)
  • MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE (9707 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD)
  • SUBURBAN HOSPITAL SKILLED NSG (8600 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD)
  • BMA - BETHESDA (6420 ROCKLEDGE DR)
  • US RENAL CARE - CHEVY CHASE (3 BETHESDA METRO CENTER STE B005)
  • PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES OF MARYLAND (10114 MOTOR CITY DRIVE, SUITE 300)

Heliports located in Bethesda:

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Amtrak stations near Bethesda:

  • 8 miles: ROCKVILLE (HUNGERFORD DR. & PARK ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 9 miles: WASHINGTON (50 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. N.E.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities and snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 13 miles: ALEXANDRIA (110 CALLAHAN DR.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/Universities in Bethesda:

  • DeVry University-Maryland (Full-time enrollment: 178; Location: 4550 Montgomery Ave., Ste 100 N; Private, for-profit; Website: www.devry.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management-Maryland (Location: 4550 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 100 North; Private, for-profit; Website: www.keller.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • DeVry University-Maryland (Location: 4550 Montgomery Ave, Suite 100 North; Private, for-profit; Website: www.devry.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bethesda:

  • American University (about 4 miles; Washington, DC; Full-time enrollment: 9,850)
  • University of the District of Columbia (about 4 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • Marymount University (about 6 miles; Arlington, VA; FT enrollment: 3,361)
  • Georgetown University (about 6 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 12,535)
  • Strayer University-Virginia (about 7 miles; Arlington, VA; FT enrollment: 7,005)
  • Howard University (about 7 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 7,838)
  • George Washington University (about 7 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 18,928)

Public high schools in Bethesda:

Private high schools in Bethesda:

  • STONE RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART (Students: 661, Location: 9101 ROCKVILLE PIKE, Grades: PK-12, Girls only)
  • HOLTON-ARMS SCHOOL (Students: 644, Location: 7303 RIVER RD, Grades: 3-12, Girls only)
  • WASHINGTON WALDORF SCHOOL (Students: 205, Location: 4800 SANGAMORE RD, Grades: 1-12)
  • THE GREENTREE SCHOOL (Students: 4, Location: 6301 GREENTREE RD, Grades: UG-9)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Bethesda:

Biggest private elementary/middle schools in Bethesda:

  • ST JANE DE CHANTAL SCHOOL (Students: 501, Location: 9525 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, Grades: KG-8)
  • THE WOODS ACADEMY (Students: 295, Location: 6801 GREENTREE RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • WASHINGTON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (Students: 281, Location: 5600 LITTLE FALLS PKWY, Grades: PK-8)
  • LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL (Students: 280, Location: 5601 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Grades: PK-8)
  • OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL (Students: 257, Location: 7500 PEARL ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • MATER DEI SCHOOL (Students: 223, Location: 9600 SEVEN LOCKS RD, Grades: 1-8, Boys only)
  • ST BARTHOLOMEWS SCHOOL (Students: 216, Location: 6900 RIVER RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • THE PRIMARY DAY SCHOOL (Students: 135, Location: 7300 RIVER RD, Grades: PK-2)
  • HARBOR SCHOOL (Students: 106, Location: 7701 BRADLEY BLVD UNIT A, Grades: PK-2)
  • LONE OAK MONTESSORI SCHOOL OLD GEORGETOWN CAMPUS (Students: 81, Location: 10100 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, Grades: UG-5)
See full list of schools located in Bethesda

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School should be added to the list of public high schools in Bethesda, MD. added by a B-CC parent
  • The major public high school is Bethesda Chevy Chase HS on East West Highway in Bethesda. It has a national reputation. President Kennedy, among other presidents, addressed the graduation class.
  • You omit Bethesda Chevy Chase High School from your list of high schools. It is the most central high school in Bethesda, located in the middle of downtown Bethesda.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bethesda: The Shops at Sumner Place (A), Kenwood Country Club (B), Bethesda Metro Station (C), Friendship Heights Subway Station (D), Medical Center Metro Station (E), Burning Tree Country Club (F), National Institutes of Health Fire Department Station 51 (G), Boy Scouts of America Headquarters (H), Bethesda Fire Department Station 20 (I), Bethesda Library (J), Little Falls Library (K), Bethesda Annex Police Station (L), Bethesda Fire Department Station 6 (M), Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Rescue 1 (N), Glen Echo Volunteer Fire Department Station 11 (O), National Library of Medicine (P), Bethesda Regional Library (Q), Maplewood Park Place Assisted Living Center (R), National Institutes of Health (S), Eckankar Reading Room (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Chevy Chase Shopping Center (1), Bethesda Square Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Bethesda include: AMERICAN CAPITAL STRATEGIES LTD (A), COSTAR GROUP INC (B), EAGLE BANCORP INC (C), SBM CERTIFICATE CO (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Bethesda include: Concord Church (A), Saint Dunstans Episcopal Church (B), Bethesda United Methodist Church (C), Self Revelation Church (D), Our Lady of Lourdes Church (E), Bethesda First Baptist Church (F), Bethesda Presbyterian Church (G), Briggs Memorial Baptist Church (H), Christ Lutheran Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Stone Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bulls Run (A), Willett Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Bethesda include: Wyngate Woods Park (1), Fernwood Park (2), Bradley Hills Park (3), Merrimack Park (4), Ayrlawn Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Montgomery County - Libraries- Administrative Headquarters- Little F (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 5501 Mass Avenue), Montgomery County Public Libraries - Little Falls (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 5501 Massachusetts Avenue), Costabile Associates (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 4720 Montgomery Lane), Montgomery County Public Libraries - Kensington Park (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 4201 Knowles Avenue), Montgomery County - Libraries- Administrative Headquarters (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 6400 Democracy Boulevard), Montgomery County Government - Libraries- Branch Libraries and Services- Little F (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 5501 Massachusetts Avenue), Tanks For Your Business (Aquariums; 4938 Hampden Lane), Ratner Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 10001 Old Georgetown Road), Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commissn - Montgomery County Department of P (Nature Centers; 7801 Democracy Boulevard).

Hotels: Hampton Inn Washington Dulles Airport (45440 Holiday Drive), Regency Caterers by Hyatt (1 Bethesda Metro Centre), Hospitality Partners (7101 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 610), Bethesda Residence Inn (7335 Wisconsin Avenue), Host Marriott Services (6903 Rockledge Drive), Equity Residential Properties (4733 Bethesda Avenue Suite 400), Green Earth Travel (6505 Democracy Boulevard), Host Marriott Corporation (6903 Rockledge Drive Suite 1500), Holiday Inn (8120 Wisconsin Avenue).

Courts: Murphy Charlotte P Judge Trial Us Court Of Claims - Res (8017 Park), Goodrich George Herbert Judge Hon Superior Court Of The District - Res (6003 Corbin).

Birthplace of: Ed Brubaker - Writer, Michael Cerveris - Film actor, Trace Armstrong - College football player, Jo Ann Emerson - Politician, Mike Brey - Basketball player-coach, Lisa Loeb - (born 1968), musician, singer-songwriter, Brian Hinman - Businessman, Brian McComas - Country singer, Robert Gordon (musician) - Male singer, Gordon Douglas Yntema - Army Medal of Honor recipient.

Montgomery County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Bethesda and their reported violations in the past:

MARYLAND MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK (Address: 4922 FAIRMONT AVE , Population served: 810, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-10-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-06-2008)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
CANAAN VILLAGE INN (Address: 7920 NORFOLK AVENUE SUITE 920 , Serves WV, Population served: 400, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
N.I.H. ANIMAL CENTER (Address: BLDG 13, ROOM 2S11, MSC 5746 , Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2004, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-15-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUL-21-2005)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
SPRING VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 70, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-24-2012), St Compliance achieved (APR-12-2013)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-09-2012)
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

61.5%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

People in group quarters in Bethesda in 2010:

  • 297 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 214 people in military barracks and dormitories (nondisciplinary)
  • 54 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 53 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 51 people in military treatment facilities with assigned patients
  • 42 people in college/university student housing
  • 16 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 8 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 2 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers

People in group quarters in Bethesda in 2000:

  • 394 people in military barracks, etc.
  • 152 people in nursing homes
  • 111 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 50 people in other group homes
  • 44 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 44 people in hospices or homes for chronically ill
  • 28 people in religious group quarters
  • 17 people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse

Banks with most branches in Bethesda (2011 data):

  • Capital One, National Association: 10 branches. Info updated 2011/07/01: Bank assets: $133,477.8 mil, Deposits: $97,063.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 984 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
  • SunTrust Bank: Bethesda Office Center Branch, Wildwood Manor Branch, Westwood Branch, Sumner Place Branch. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Wildwood Branch, Bethesda Montgomery Court Branch, Little Falls Branch, Bethesda Branch. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Westlake Crossing, Bethesda Branch, Bethesda North Branch. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • United Bank: Community Branch, Bethesda Metro, Kenwood Branch. Info updated 2007/08/13: Bank assets: $3,634.1 mil, Deposits: $2,729.4 mil, headquarters in Fairfax, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 57 total offices, Holding Company: United Bankshares, Inc.
  • Bank of America, National Association: River Road Branch, Bethesda Branch, Democracy Boulevard Branch. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: One Bethesda Center Branch, Wildwood Branch, Woodmont Triangle Branch. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $76,887.1 mil, Deposits: $60,064.2 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 808 total offices, Holding Company: M&T Bank Corporation
  • Presidential Bank, FSB: Www.Presidential.com Branch at 4520 East-West Hwy, branch established on 2010/07/01; Presidential Bank, Fsb at 4520 East-West Highway, branch established on 1985/04/15. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $548.4 mil, Deposits: $497.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices
  • Sandy Spring Bank: Wildwood Branch at 10329 Old Georgetown Road, branch established on 1966/01/01; Bethesda Branch at 7126 Wisconsin Avenue, branch established on 1983/06/28. Info updated 2007/07/17: Bank assets: $3,709.4 mil, Deposits: $2,664.0 mil, headquarters in Olney, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 43 total offices, Holding Company: Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.
  • 16 other banks with 16 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Bethesda:

Marital status in Bethesda, MD
  • Never married: 29.4%
  • Now married: 59.3%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

For population 25 years and over in Bethesda:

  • High school or higher: 98.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 87.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 59.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Maryland average:

12.6

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Bethesda
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Bethesda:

(Bethesda, Maryland Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Bethesda, MD (based on Montgomery County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic122,56939
Evangelical Protestant104,377319
Mainline Protestant73,637186
Other70,946153
Orthodox9,88914
Black Protestant3,18922
None587,170-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 203
Montgomery County:

2.16 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.02 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 94
Montgomery County:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 134
Here:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 556
Here:

5.91 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.7%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Montgomery County:

18.8%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Montgomery County:

19.9%
Maryland:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

59.4%
State:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Bethesda:

60.1%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
Bethesda:

27.3
Maryland:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

16.1%
Maryland:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.3%
Maryland:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Bethesda:

7.0
Maryland:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

32.8%
Maryland:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

64.6%
State:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.8%
Maryland:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bethesda, MD Residents

6.39% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($98,213 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.39%
Maryland average:

7.42%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($657 average AGI)
Montgomery County:

0.04%
Maryland average:

0.05%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Prince George's County, MD  1.02% ($50,786 average AGI)
from District of Columbia, DC  0.89% ($159,408)
from Fairfax County, VA  0.28% ($105,452)


7.69% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($102,008 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.69%
Maryland average:

7.91%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($861 average AGI)
Montgomery County:

0.05%
Maryland average:

0.04%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Prince George's County, MD  0.89% ($52,541 average AGI)
to Frederick County, MD  0.74% ($85,503)
to District of Columbia, DC  0.54% ($95,806)
Businesses in Bethesda, MD
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven3Hot Topic1
ALDO1Hyatt1
AT&T3J. Jill1
Abercrombie & Fitch1J.Crew1
Abercrombie Kids1JoS. A. Bank1
Aeropostale1Jones New York4
American Eagle Outfitters1Journeys1
Ann Taylor1Lane Furniture1
Apple Store2LensCrafters1
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill1Macy's1
Bakers1Marriott3
Banana Republic1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Barnes & Noble1McDonald's4
Bath & Body Works1Men's Wearhouse1
Bebe1Motherhood Maternity1
Bentleymotors.Com1New Balance5
Brookstone1Nike5
Budget Car Rental1Nissan1
CVS5Nordstrom1
Cache1Old Navy1
Caribou Coffee2Pac Sun1
Chick-Fil-A1Panda Express1
Chico's1Payless1
Chipotle2Penske1
Clarks1PetSmart1
Crate & Barrel1Qdoba Mexican Grill1
Curves1Quiznos2
DHL3RadioShack3
Dairy Queen1Rite Aid1
Domino's Pizza2Safeway2
Dunkin Donuts2Sears2
Express1Sephora1
FedEx30Soma Intimates1
Finish Line1Sprint Nextel1
Foot Locker1Starbucks7
Forever 211Subway4
GNC4The Limited1
GameStop1Torrid1
Gap1Trader Joe's1
Giant3True Value3
Gymboree1UPS30
H&R Block2Vans4
Haagen-Dazs2Verizon Wireless2
Hilton1Victoria's Secret1
Hollister Co.1Vons2
Home Depot1Whole Foods Market1
Honda1YMCA2

Strongest AM radio stations in Bethesda:

  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WMAL (630 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WWRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTNT (570 AM; 5 kW; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WABS (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WACA (1540 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WHEATON, MD; Owner: AC ACQUISITION, LLC)
  • WZHF (1390 AM; 5 kW; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WCTN (950 AM; 3 kW; POTOMAC-CABIN JOHN, MD; Owner: SEVEN LOCKS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bethesda:

  • WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIHT (99.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WHUR-FM (96.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WWDC-FM (101.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKYS (93.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WGMS-FM (103.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WAMU (88.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE EXEC. COMM. OF THE BD. OF TRUSTEES OF AMERICAN UNIV.)
  • WMMJ (102.3 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPFW (89.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: PACIFICA FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WCSP-FM (90.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NATIONAL CABLE SATELLITE CORPORATION)
  • WGTS (91.9 FM; TAKOMA PARK, MD; Owner: COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBIG-FM (100.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WETA (90.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WAVA (105.1 FM; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WJFK-FM (106.7 FM; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WMZQ-FM (98.7 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJZW (105.9 FM; WOODBRIDGE, VA; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WPGC-FM (95.5 FM; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF MARYLAND)

TV broadcast stations around Bethesda:

  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WTTG (Channel 5; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WJLA-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ACC LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUSA (Channel 9; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE DETROIT NEWS, INC.)
  • WHUT-TV (Channel 32; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WRC-TV (Channel 4; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), INC.)
  • WBDC-TV (Channel 50; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W28BY (Channel 63; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFORMATION SUPER STATION, L.L.C.)
  • WMDO-CA (Channel 30; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WZDC-LP (Channel 64; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ONDA CAPITAL, INC.)
  • WKRP-LP (Channel 42; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA, LLC)
  • WNVC (Channel 56; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBAL-TV (Channel 11; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WBAL HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WMAR-TV (Channel 2; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WPXW (Channel 66; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WJZ-TV (Channel 13; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WIAV-LP (Channel 58; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ASIAVISION, INC.)
  • W42BE (Channel 42; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: FAIRFAX LOW POWER CO.)
  • WNVT (Channel 53; GOLDVEIN, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Bethesda: Gordon Douglas Yntema.

Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Bethesda fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 39Number of bridges
  • 456ft / 139mTotal length
  • $641,820,000Total costs
  • 2,082,568Total average daily traffic
  • 107,145Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Bethesda, MD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 211960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 71980-1989
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bethesda, MD
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 162 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Bethesda)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Bethesda, MD)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 64 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 56 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 413 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Bethesda)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 2 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Bethesda)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 62 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 13 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED102$522,776718$517,8672,931$450,78275$285,5250$0131$328,232
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED6$611,23341$615,917175$471,6089$116,2710$013$395,622
APPLICATIONS DENIED10$422,75960$537,131413$533,78525$391,9351$144,64026$391,722
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN17$501,878111$531,104442$473,74916$270,3040$021$334,849
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$587,00016$547,253111$418,5802$387,1100$05$337,254

Detailed mortgage data for all 16 tracts in Bethesda, MD

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 11 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED22$391,52611$444,8210$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED10$457,4424$523,2031$414,500
APPLICATIONS DENIED9$486,8894$322,6430$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$158,0000$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$626,0000$00$0
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Bethesda, MD
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Bethesda, MD - Value

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 91. The highest number of fires - 184 took place in 2005, and the least - 40 in 2008. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Bethesda, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (40.2%), and Outside Fires (30.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Bethesda, MD
    • 55040.2%Structure Fires
    • 42230.9%Outside Fires
    • 30522.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 906.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bethesda, MD

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Bethesda, Maryland:

  • Bethesda Marriott Hotel, 5151 Pooks Hl Rd, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 , Phone: (301) 897-9400, Fax: (301) 897-0192
  • Residence Inn By Marriott, 7335 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 , Phone: (301) 718-0200, Fax: (301) 718-0679
  • Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center-Bethes, 8120 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 , Phone: (301) 652-2000, Fax: (301) 664-7317
  • American Inn Of Bethesda, 8130 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 , Phone: (301) 656-9300, Fax: (301) 656-2907
  • Hilton Garden Inn Washington, DC/Bethesda, 7301 Waverly St, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 , Phone: (301) 654-8111, Fax: (301) 654-6584
  • National Naval Medical Center / Walter Reed Navy Lodge, Bldg ,52 8901 Wisconsin Ave, BETHESDA, Maryland 20889 , Phone: (301) 654-1795, Fax: (301) 654-9373
All 6 fire-safe hotels and motels in Bethesda, Maryland
Most common first names in Bethesda, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary35882.4 years
John30478.0 years
William25077.0 years
Robert24676.8 years
James18676.9 years
Margaret18181.9 years
Helen18183.6 years
Dorothy16183.1 years
Elizabeth14481.2 years
Joseph13978.3 years
Most common last names in Bethesda, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith8179.3 years
Johnson5781.3 years
Brown5181.7 years
Miller4981.8 years
Jones4181.5 years
Williams3877.5 years
Cohen3581.6 years
Davis3178.9 years
Wilson3080.3 years
Anderson2977.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bethesda, MD
  • 75.5%Utility gas
  • 21.6%Electricity
  • 1.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.4%Other fuel
  • 0.4%No fuel used
  • 0.2%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bethesda, MD
  • 55.5%Electricity
  • 39.5%Utility gas
  • 2.2%No fuel used
  • 1.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.2%Wood
  • 0.1%Other fuel


Bethesda compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Bethesda on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: legal occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people having professional degrees (population 50,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: professional, scientific, and technical services (population 50,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest median household income (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: life, physical, and social science occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of workers working at home, population 50,000+"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 100 best educated cities (highest percentage of bachelor degree holding residents) (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: public administration (population 50,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: legal occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage population decreases in the 1990s) (population 50,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people having Master's or Doctorate degrees (population 50,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the least people below the poverty level (population 50,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of elementary and middle school students in private schools (5,000+ students)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: public administration (population 50,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: professional, scientific, and technical services (population 50,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: management occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: management occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: construction (population 50,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people having Doctorate degrees (population 50,000+)"
  • #5 (20816) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers using charity contributions deductions in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #17 (20816) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting taxable interest in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #46 (20816) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting net capital gain/loss in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #58 (20814) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most full service restaurants in 2005"
  • #66 (20814) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most big companies in 2005 (at least 1000 employees)"
  • #75 (20814) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most finance and insurance companies in 2005"
  • #101 (20814) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most medium-big companies in 2005 (at least 100 employees)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
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