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Cheverly

Maryland · 6,173 residents · 1.316 sq mi
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Cheverly is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,449. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $344,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,173
−4%since 2000
from 6,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,691 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+6%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Cheverly
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,449
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,431 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,368
+47%since 2000
from $24,096 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,200
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+96%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(1,752)
Black56.4%(3,479)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(651)
Asian1.6%(101)
Other6.2%(383)
Diversity Score76.4%(4,717)
Diversity Score
76
+11%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
18.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheverly, Maryland?

Cheverly, Maryland has about 6,173 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheverly, Maryland?

The typical household in Cheverly, Maryland earns about $78,449 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 $344,200, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Cheverly, Maryland?

About 44.2% 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 7.4% 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 150 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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