South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD

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2023 Population

100,335

0.619% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Angela Alsobrooks

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

45.2

0.222% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

3.59%

4.25% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$201,565

3.17% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$1.17M

3.77% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

53,494

44% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD had a population of 100k people with a median age of 45.2 and a median household income of $201,565. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD grew from 99,718 to 100,335, a 0.619% increase and its median household income grew from $195,376 to $201,565, a 3.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (70%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.03%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.98%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.25%).

26.1% of the households in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.2% of the residents in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD are SANS Technology Institute (493895) (304 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD was $1.17M, and the homeownership rate was 68.6%.

Most people in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD was 2 cars per household.

South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD borders District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, Southwest Montgomery County--North Bethesda & Potomac PUMA, MD, East Central Montgomery County--Wheaton, Aspen Hill & Glenmont PUMA, MD, Southeast Montgomery County--Takoma Park City & Silver Spring PUMA, MD, Arlington County (North) PUMA, VA, and Fairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA.

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Population & Diversity

South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD is home to a population of 100k people, from which 89.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 22% of South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD residents were born outside of the country (22.1k people).

In 2023, there were 6.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.3k people) in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.05k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD are Spanish (6,475 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (2,696 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,899 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,415

Women

51.5%

53,082

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 109,497 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

89.2%

2023 Citizenship

89.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.2% of South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD was 89.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
70.3k ± 1.98k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
10.8k ± 1.3k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.05k ± 616

8.44%

Hispanic Population

8.47k people

8.44% of the people in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD are hispanic (8.47k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
2,520 ± 1,218 people
India
1,856 ± 1,049 people
Iran
1,574 ± 967 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD was China, the natal country of 2,520 South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD residents, followed by India with 1,856 and Iran with 1,574.

Foreign-Born Population

22%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

22.1k people

21.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

21k people

As of 2023, 22% of South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD residents (22.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD was 21.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,475 households (6.76%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
2,696 households (2.82%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,899 households (1.98%)

26.1% of the households in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD was Spanish. 6.76% of the households in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,059 ± 201
Vietnam
1,039 ± 220
Korea
416 ± 187

South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD employs 53.5k people. The largest industries in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD are Scientific research & development services (3,461 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (3,096 people), and Legal services (2,857 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($425,949), Legal services ($389,656), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($339,932).

Males in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $140,381. The income inequality in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

45,459

Women

48%

49,225

Men

52%

The workforce of South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD in 2020 was 94,684 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD.

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Occupations

53.5k

2022 Value

−44%

1 Year decline

± −44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD declined at a rate of −44%, from 95.5k employees to 53.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD, are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (4,410 people), Other managers (3,113 people), and Physicians (2,195 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.5k

2022 Value

−44%

1 Year decline

± −44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD declined at a rate of −44%, from 95.5k employees to 53.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD, are Scientific research & development services (3,461 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (3,096 people), and Legal services (2,857 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD, though some of these residents may live in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$158,331

Median earning men ± $4,574

$92,655

Median earning women ± $4,858

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($184,242), Manufacturing ($181,148), and Information ($178,716).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($150,577), Public Administration ($143,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($139,231).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

0.617%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (62.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (1.09%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Angela Alsobrooks

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD awarded 304 degrees. The student population of South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 872 male students and 97 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD are White (177 and 64.6%), followed by Unknown (34 and 12.4%), Hispanic or Latino (22 and 8.03%), and Black or African American (18 and 6.57%).

The largest universities in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD by number of degrees awarded are SANS Technology Institute (493895) (304 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD are Computer & Information Systems Security (304 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 969 students enrolled in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD, 90% men and 10% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 562 records, of which 9.07% were women and 90.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Computer & Information Systems Security

Most Common

167 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Postbaccalaureate Certificate recipients in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Postbaccalaureate Certificate from schools in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

SANS Technology Institute (493895)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

304 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SANS Technology Institute (493895) with 304 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 281 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD, which is 12.2 times more than the 23 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 177 degrees mean that there were 5.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 34 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,875) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.411% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.961% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD in 2022 were Graduate Degree (43.1k), Bachelors Degree (25k), and Primary Education (11k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD was $1.17M in 2023, which is 3.85 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $1.13M to $1.17M, a 3.77% increase. The homeownership rate in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD is 68.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD is $201,565. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD was South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD with a value of $201,565, followed by North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD and West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD, with respective values of $177,170 and $175,938.

Housing

Property

$1.17M

Median Property Value 2023

±$21,472

$27,916

Median Property Taxes

±$925

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.6%

Homeownership

2023

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 68.6% of the housing units in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD was South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD with a value of $201,565, followed by North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD and West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD, with respective values of $177,170 and $175,938.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$201,565

Median Household Income

± $7,822

40.7k

Number of Households

± 1,197

In 2023, the median household income of the 40.7k households in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD grew to $201,565 from the previous year's value of $195,376.

The following chart displays the households in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD

0.477

2021 Wage GINI in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD

In 2022, the income inequality in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.35% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (41.5%)
Worked At Home (36%)
Public Transit (10.1%)

In 2023, 41.5% of workers in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (36%) and those who used public transit to get to work (10.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.901% of the workforce in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD (3.58k out of 99.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.2% of the population of South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD has health coverage, with 66.8% on employee plans, 3.12% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1133 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% increase from the previous year (1118 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1258 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 315 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,133 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,133 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% increase from the previous year (1,118 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maryland in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 13.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.84%

Uninsured

66.8%

Employer Coverage

3.12%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD declined by 0.714% from 1.86% to 1.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.