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CITY · 2020 ACS

Chevy Chase

Maryland · 10,176 residents · 2.412 sq mi
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Chevy Chase is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $192,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 85% 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 $957,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 121% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,176
+8%since 2000
from 9,381 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
46.3
+3%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Chevy Chase
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.6%(471)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(620)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.5%(766)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.7%(781)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(514)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.6%(674)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.5%(1,065)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.4%(1,564)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.3%(1,452)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.8%(1,102)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.8%(696)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.6%(471)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$192,273
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,520 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$109,039
+79%since 2000
from $60,893 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$957,000
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,014
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,895 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
5.0
−19%since 2009
from 6.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Chevy Chase on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(8,139)
Black3.6%(342)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(444)
Asian2.9%(274)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(7,462)
Black6.8%(695)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(783)
Asian5.9%(599)
Other4.4%(447)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Venezuelan0.8%(80)
Honduran0.8%(76)
Ecuadorian0.7%(70)
Peruvian0.6%(59)
Mexican0.5%(50)
Colombian0.5%(50)
Guatemalan0.4%(40)
Puerto Rican0.4%(37)
Argentine0.3%(33)
Spaniard0.3%(33)
+ 7 more hispanic origin groups with data
Cuban0.2%(20)
Salvadoran0.2%(18)
Dominican0.2%(16)
Chilean0.1%(11)
Paraguayan0.1%(7)
Uruguayan0.1%(7)
Bolivian0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.8%(179)
Indonesian0.6%(61)
Filipino0.4%(36)
Thai0.3%(30)
Chinese0.3%(28)
Korean0%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(10)
Ancestry
Irish12.5%(1,221)
English12.3%(1,202)
German11.5%(1,132)
Italian7%(684)
Polish6.1%(595)
Russian5.1%(502)
French4.9%(481)
American4.6%(452)
Swedish2.8%(274)
Scotch-Irish2.5%(248)
Scottish1.9%(188)
+ 32 more ancestry groups with data
British1.6%(157)
Ethiopian1.2%(120)
Danish1.2%(117)
Greek1.2%(113)
Romanian1.1%(109)
Norwegian1.1%(103)
Belgian0.9%(87)
West Indian0.9%(84)
Brazilian0.8%(78)
Jamaican0.8%(75)
Austrian0.7%(72)
Hungarian0.7%(64)
Egyptian0.6%(59)
Welsh0.5%(49)
Dutch0.4%(41)
Canadian0.3%(34)
Portuguese0.3%(34)
Iranian0.3%(30)
Australian0.2%(23)
Ukrainian0.2%(22)
Armenian0.2%(19)
Slovak0.2%(17)
Czech0.2%(15)
Lebanese0.1%(11)
Croatian0.1%(11)
Kenyan0.1%(10)
Moroccan0.1%(8)
Serbian0.1%(8)
Swiss0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
55.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
76.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−95.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28%(1,045)
Married63.1%(2,355)
Widowed2.2%(82)
Divorced6.7%(252)
Women 15+
Never married25.8%(1,088)
Married53.4%(2,253)
Widowed12%(506)
Divorced8.9%(376)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

Chevy Chase, Maryland has about 10,176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chevy Chase, Maryland earns about $192,273 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 $957,000, and the typical rent is about $2,014 a month.

How educated are people in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

About 85.5% 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 1.9% 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 1,617 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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