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Chevy Chase

Maryland · 2,804 residents (2025 est.) · 0.465 sq mi
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Chevy Chase is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 95% 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 $1,670,600. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
95% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,906
+7%since 2000
from 2,726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,249 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 5,862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+15%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,804 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chevy Chase
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,331 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$187,646
+167%since 2000
from $70,325 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+6%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,670,600
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+112%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,520)
Black0.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(92)
Asian2.2%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(422)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(2,355)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(127)
Asian4.7%(138)
Other9.6%(279)
Diversity Score41.2%(1,198)
Diversity Score
41
+166%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
95.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
74.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.7%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
86.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−97.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2017
from 97.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 85.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

Chevy Chase, Maryland has about 2,906 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

The typical household in Chevy Chase, Maryland earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chevy Chase, Maryland expensive?

In Chevy Chase, Maryland, the median home is worth about $1,670,600, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

About 95.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chevy Chase, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

About 2.0% of people in Chevy Chase, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chevy Chase, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Chevy Chase, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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