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Bethesda CDP, MD

ZIP 20816 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 20816

20816 has a population of 18,081 with a median age of 43.7 yrs (47.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
79.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Black
3.9%-69% vs US avg
x
Asian
6.0%+2% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.2%-56% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.1%+23% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.4%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
17.5%+7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.2%-80% vs US avg
x
High school
2.4%-91% vs US avg
x
Some college
6.6%-77% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
88.8%+164% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
65.7%+37% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.8%-29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.7%-26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.8%
x
Diversity Index
36/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.9%-66% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.0%+152% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.2%-47% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.5%-44% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
26.7%+360% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 20816

Poverty Rate
3.9%-66% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.2%-47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.0%+152% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.5%-44% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.1%-74% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.2%-73% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.1%-89% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
26.7%+360% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population18,081
Median age43.7
Poverty rate3.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White79.3%
Hispanic8.2%
Black3.9%
Asian6.0%
Foreign-born35.0%