Village · Ohio
Bethesda, Ohio
Bethesda, village, in Belmont County, Ohio. Bethesda had 1,179 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,211 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,239 (±202). GEOID 3906138.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,179
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,211 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,239 ±202
Median household income
$35,900
±$8,187 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$109,000
±$25,766 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$696
±$152 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Bethesda and what county is it in?
Bethesda is a village in Belmont County, Ohio. It covers 0.6 square miles of land, 1,941 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bethesda is in the Wheeling, WV-OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Bethesda lies entirely within Goshen Township (Belmont County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bethesda, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,179 people lived in Bethesda on July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,211 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,239 (±202).
| Measure | Bethesda | Belmont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,239 ±202 | 65,473 | no clear change |
| Households | 554 ±99 | 27,195 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.28 | 2.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 680 ±99 | 31,522 | no clear change |
Bethesda's population since 2000
From 1,413 in 2000 to 1,179 in 2025: down 16.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bethesda as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bethesda?
The median resident of Bethesda is 35.3 years old; 18.4% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.8%.
| Measure | Bethesda | Belmont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 ±6.1 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.4% ±5.1 pts | 18.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8% ±5.5 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±5.4 pts | 51.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% ±3.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.6% ±3.4 pts | 90.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9% ±2.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±2.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 27.1% ±7.8 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3% ±4.7 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0% ±5.2 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.1% ±6.7 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1% ±4.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.6% ±6.6 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bethesda earn?
Half of Bethesda's 554 households earn less than $35,900 a year (±$8,187), against $57,017 in Belmont County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $56,184 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $20,284 after inflation. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bethesda | Belmont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,900 ±$8,187 | $57,017 | −$20,284 |
| Mean household income | $51,626 ±$10,163 | $75,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,825 ±$3,918 | $32,244 | −$6,188 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.8% ±10.3 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.8% ±21.0 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.8% ±9.8 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±4.1 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8% ±5.2 pts | 86.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bethesda?
Owners occupy 63.4% of Bethesda's occupied homes and renters 36.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $109,000 by its owner (±$25,766). The median renter pays $696 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bethesda | Belmont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $109,000 ±$25,766 | $154,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $696 ±$152 | $793 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.9% ±24.4 pts | 38.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,149 ±$119 | $1,215 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.4% ±8.8 pts | 73.6% | −12.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.6% ±8.8 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Housing units | 680 ±99 | 31,522 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±9.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.6% ±9.4 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.7% ±8.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8% ±2.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.9% ±9.0 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% ±3.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bethesda building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Bethesda in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bethesda work and get to work?
96.6% of Bethesda's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.0 minutes.
| Measure | Bethesda | Belmont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.7% ±6.7 pts | 54.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±3.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 96.6% ±3.6 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.2% ±1.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.8% ±2.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.0 min ±2.9 | 25.1 min | −7.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bethesda?
No census tract lies mostly in Bethesda; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 108.02Belmont County | 2,116 | $48,786 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bethesda) · Census block assignment files
How does Bethesda compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bethesda is the 9,666th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 499th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Bethesda ranks 1,679th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 499th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,460th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 246th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,679th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,663rd | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,606th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 1,359th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 155th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,257th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,518th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,468th | 1,732 |
| Travel time to work | 1,618th | 1,731 |
Bethesda's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Bethesda with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bethesda?
22 of the 57 figures for Bethesda on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bethesda are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bethesda.