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Chevy Chase

Maryland · 9,545 residents · 2.412 sq mi
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Chevy Chase is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 79% 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 $846,000. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 103% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,545
+2%since 2000
from 9,381 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,957 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+2%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Chevy Chase
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,520 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,865
+38%since 2000
from $60,893 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
77.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$846,000
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,895 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+61%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(8,139)
Black3.6%(342)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(444)
Asian2.9%(274)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(2,493)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(7,870)
Black4.7%(450)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(528)
Asian4.2%(399)
Other1.3%(126)
Diversity Score35.9%(3,431)
Diversity Score
36
+35%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
51.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
78.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
19.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

Chevy Chase, Maryland has about 9,545 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chevy Chase, Maryland earns about $143,500 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 $846,000, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

About 78.6% 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 3.1% 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 986 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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