Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland
Bethesda: Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
About
Bethesda is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 63,374 and a population density of 1,836 people per km². After 8 years in 2018 city had an estimated population of 62,448 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bethesda
| Population : | 62,448 (2018) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Montgomery County |
| Postal code : | 20827, 20814, 20892, 20811, 20817, 20894, 20889, 20810, 20813, 20816, 20824 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 240, 301 |
| Area : | 34.52 km2 |
| Official name : | Bethesda |
| Continent : | North America |
| Male population : | 29492 |
| Female population : | 32956 |
| Altitude : | 318 feet / 97 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 12:52:14 (31st January 2023) |
| Density : | 1,809 Pop. per km² as of 2018 |
| Population growth : | -1.48% (2010-2018) |
Geography
Bethesda is located at 38°58'50"N 77°6'1"W (38.9806700, -77.1002600). It has 7 neighbors: District of Columbia, Brookmont, Cabin John, Friendship Village, Kensington, North Bethesda and Potomac.
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Bethesda has 7 neighbours.
- District of Columbia capital city of the United States
- Brookmont unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
- Cabin John census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
- Friendship Village special taxing area and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
- Kensington town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
- North Bethesda unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
- Potomac census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bethesda decreased by 1.48% in 8 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 63,374 | - | 2010 United States Census |
| 2018 | 62,448 | -1.48% | census-designated place |
Best Things to Do in Bethesda
1 Cabin John Regional Park
7400 Tuckerman Ln, Bethesda, MD 20817, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Cabin John Dog Park at Cabin John Regional Park
Bethesda, MD 20817, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Little Falls Stream Valley Park
6300 Little Falls Pkwy, Bethesda, MD 20816, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Locust Grove Nature Center
7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 American Legion Memorial Bridge
American Legion Memorial Bridge, Bethesda, MD 20817, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Bethesda
1 Westfield Montgomery
7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Bowlero Bethesda
5353 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Bethesda
1 Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center, 7400 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Bethesda
7301 Waverly St, Bethesda, MD 20814, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Bethesda
1 National Institutes of Health
10 Center Dr, Bethesda, MD 20814, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Bethesda (135)
People born in Bethesda, including singer-songwriter and actress Lisa Loeb, Islamic scholar Amina Wadud, ballet dancer Julie Kent, .
List
- Richard Schiff (American actor and director) he was born in 27/05/1955
- Sean Murray (American actor) he was born in 15/11/1977
- Daniel Stern (American actor) he was born in 28/08/1957
- Jo Ann Emerson (American politician) she was born in 16/09/1950
- Patricia Richardson (American actress) she was born in 23/02/1951
- William Uricchio (American media scholar) he was born in 17/08/1952
- Robert Gordon (American rockabilly musician) he was born in 29/03/1947
- Luc Chatel (French politician) he was born in 15/08/1964
- Ed Brubaker (comic book writer and cartoonist) he was born in 17/11/1966
- Barbara Allen Rainey (United States Navy officer) she was born in 20/08/1948
- Michael Hardt (American philosopher) he was born in 01/01/1960
- Scott Glosserman (American film director) he was born in 21/11/1976
- David Hearn (canoeist) he was born in 17/04/1959
- Nalini Nadkarni (American ecologist) she was born in 13/10/1954
- Kristina Sisco (American actress) she was born in 18/04/1982
- Robert Hays (American actor) he was born in 24/07/1947
- Nick Palatas (American actor and voice actor) he was born in 22/01/1988
- Michael Mayer (American actor and director) he was born in 27/06/1960
Schools in Bethesda
College & universities near Bethesda, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131159 | American University | Washington (DC) | 20016-8001 |
| 131399 | University of the District of Columbia | Washington (DC) | 20008 |
| 131973 | Wesley Theological Seminary | Washington (DC) | 20016-5690 |
| 363721 | University of the District of Columbia-David A Clarke School of Law | Washington (DC) | 20008 |
| 131496 | Georgetown University | Washington (DC) | 20057-0001 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bethesda, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
Post offices near Bethesda
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Post Office | Chevy Chase (MD) | 20815 |
| Chevy Cha Post Office | Chevy Chase (MD) | 20815 |
| Friendship Heigh Post Office | Chevy Chase (MD) | 20815 |
| Northw Post Office | Washington (DC) | 20015 |
| Glen Ech Post Office | Glen Echo (MD) | 20812 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bethesda , Ohio village in Belmont County, Ohio USA with a population of 1,198 people.
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Montgomery County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Redland | 147,010 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Germantown | 86,395 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Silver Spring | 71,452 | Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Rockville | 69,512 | City in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Gaithersburg | 67,741 | City in Maryland, United States |
| Aspen Hill | 48,759 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Potomac | 44,965 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Bethesda | 43,828 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Olney | 33,844 | Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America |
| Montgomery Village | 32,032 | Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Potomac | 24,410 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Fairland | 23,681 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
| White Oak | 19,020 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Takoma Park | 17,696 | City in Maryland, United States |
| Cloverly | 15,126 | Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Colesville | 14,647 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethesda distances to largest Maryland cities
