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Chevy Chase Section Five

Maryland · 658 residents · 0.107 sq mi
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Chevy Chase Section Five is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 93% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 254% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
93% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
658
+3%since 2000
from 641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,150 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 5,991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+5%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6036577127678211990201020202024Chevy Chase Section Five
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,626 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$95,856
+36%since 2000
from $70,372 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
94.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.294
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food13.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,875 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
3.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+10%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(596)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(25)
Asian1.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(83)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(610)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(22)
Asian2.1%(14)
Other2.6%(17)
Diversity Score18.9%(124)
Diversity Score
19
+46%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
92.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 99.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
70.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
14.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
91.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland has about 658 residents according to the 2010 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

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

About 92.6% 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 0.0% 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 30 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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