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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chevy Chase Section Three

Maryland · 2,078 residents · 0.117 sq mi
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Chevy Chase Section Three is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,160. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,305 residents. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $500,001. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 225% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,078
+169%vs 2000
vs 773 in 2000
1990 – 2025
17,761 / sq mi
+169%vs 2000
vs 6,607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.0
+3%vs 2000
vs 40.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5619751K2K2K1990201020202024Chevy Chase Section Three
2024887
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$128,160
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $150,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$63,079
−17%vs 2000
vs $76,392 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$500,001
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $472,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $2,001 in 2000
US average: $450
94.8%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.1% in 2000
5.2% rent
3.9
+24%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(699)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(42)
Asian1.7%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(139)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,014)
Black0.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(48)
Asian2.2%(46)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.7%(264)
13
−29%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

79.4%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
97.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 99.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
47.3%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.9 min
+79%vs 2000
vs 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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

Chevy Chase Section Three, Maryland has about 2,078 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Chevy Chase Section Three, Maryland earns about $128,160 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chevy Chase Section Three, Maryland expensive?

In Chevy Chase Section Three, Maryland, the median home is worth about $500,001, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

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

About 79.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chevy Chase Section Three, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.5% of people in Chevy Chase Section Three, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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