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Cheverly

Maryland · 6,164 residents (2025 est.) · 1.316 sq mi
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Cheverly is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,535. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $470,700. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,096
−5%since 2000
from 6,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,632 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 4,888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+7%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,164 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Cheverly
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,535
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,431 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,676
+127%since 2000
from $24,096 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−12%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$470,700
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,907
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+71%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(2,003)
Black56.4%(3,628)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(435)
Asian2.5%(161)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.9%(4,435)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24%(1,465)
Black44.7%(2,725)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(1,033)
Asian4.1%(250)
Other10.2%(623)
Diversity Score87.7%(5,346)
Diversity Score
88
+27%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 86.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheverly, Maryland?

Cheverly, Maryland has about 6,096 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheverly, Maryland?

The typical household in Cheverly, Maryland earns about $123,535 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheverly, Maryland expensive?

In Cheverly, Maryland, the median home is worth about $470,700, and the typical rent is about $1,907 a month.

How educated are people in Cheverly, Maryland?

About 52.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cheverly, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheverly, Maryland?

About 6.3% of people in Cheverly, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheverly, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheverly, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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