Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda: A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Bethesda is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Institutes of Health and the Bethesda Naval Hospital.
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 : | 10:32:03 (20th June 2025) |
| 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 A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. North Bethesda is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the North Bethesda Historical Society and the North Bethesda Central Library.
- 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 | A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Germantown | 86,395 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Silver Spring | 71,452 | A city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Rockville | 69,512 | The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Gaithersburg | 67,741 | The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| 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 | A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| 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
