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Cheverly

Maryland · 6,170 residents · 1.316 sq mi
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Cheverly is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,343. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $367,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,170
−4%since 2000
from 6,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,688 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+10%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Cheverly
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,343
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,431 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,729
+94%since 2000
from $24,096 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,402
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+66%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(1,929)
Black46.5%(2,871)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(875)
Asian2.3%(144)
Other4.6%(282)
Diversity Score81.9%(5,054)
Diversity Score
82
+19%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheverly, Maryland?

Cheverly, Maryland has about 6,170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheverly, Maryland?

The typical household in Cheverly, Maryland earns about $99,343 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 $367,800, and the typical rent is about $1,402 a month.

How educated are people in Cheverly, Maryland?

About 51.7% 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 7.9% 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 147 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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