CensusEasy
CITY

Chevy Chase Section Five

Maryland · 657 residents (2025 est.) · 0.107 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Washington metro area
Compare
The short version

Chevy Chase Section Five is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 96% 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 $1,643,100. With a median age of 44.2, 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 44.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
96% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
803
+25%since 2000
from 641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,505 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 5,991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+5%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:657 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6036577127678211990201020202024Chevy Chase Section Five
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,626 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$158,563
+125%since 2000
from $70,372 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
97.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+45%since 2010
from 0.294 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Information1.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,643,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,875 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+66.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+82%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
RELATED:See current rent listings in Chevy Chase Section Five on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(596)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(25)
Asian1.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(83)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(715)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(18)
Asian1.5%(12)
Other6.7%(54)
Diversity Score25.2%(203)
Diversity Score
25
+95%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
96.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 99.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
69.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.9%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
89.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−99.4 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2017
from 96.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Chevy Chase Section Five

Orchid
Pop 554
Southport
Pop 873
Sea Ranch Lakes
Pop 567
Fisher Island
Pop 1,026
Places similar to Chevy Chase Section Five
Head to head

Compare Chevy Chase Section Five to nearby cities

CHEVY CHASE SECTION FIVE VS
Chevy Chase
Income$211,765−15%
Home value$1,245,000−24%
Population9,445+1338%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHEVY CHASE SECTION FIVE VS
South Kensington
Income$210,953−16%
Home value$919,800−44%
Population8,148+1140%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHEVY CHASE SECTION FIVE VS
Bethesda
Income$192,237−23%
Home value$1,169,900−29%
Population69,397+10463%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHEVY CHASE SECTION FIVE VS
Silver Spring
Income$99,860−60%
Home value$643,300−61%
Population81,462+12299%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland?

Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland has about 803 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

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

Is Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland expensive?

In Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland, the median home is worth about $1,643,100, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland?

About 96.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland?

About 2.4% of people in Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 175 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Maryland
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Chevy Chase Section Five with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →