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Chevy Chase Section Five

Maryland · 672 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. 95% 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 $1,366,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 187% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
95% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
672
+5%since 2000
from 641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,280 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 5,991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+1%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6036577127678211990201020202024Chevy Chase Section Five
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,626 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$144,308
+105%since 2000
from $70,372 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
95.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,366,700
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,875 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
3.6% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+51%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(586)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(22)
Asian2.7%(18)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score20%(134)
Diversity Score
20
+55%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
94.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 99.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
63.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
85.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland has about 672 residents according to the 2020 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 $1,366,700, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

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

About 94.8% 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 1.8% 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 44 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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