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Chevy Chase Section Three

Maryland · 760 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 $201,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 92% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 185% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
92% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
760
−2%since 2000
from 773 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,496 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 6,607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+7%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5619751K2K2K1990201020202024Chevy Chase Section Three
2024887
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$201,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,282
+30%since 2000
from $76,392 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
83.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.7%
US avg: 7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
6.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+57%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(675)
Black1.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(30)
Asian2.6%(20)
Other2.5%(19)
Diversity Score24.2%(184)
Diversity Score
24
+35%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
91.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 99.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
63.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
78.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Chevy Chase Section Three, Maryland has about 760 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chevy Chase Section Three, Maryland earns about $201,500 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

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

About 91.6% 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 2.8% of people in Chevy Chase Section Three, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chevy Chase Section Three, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Chevy Chase Section Three, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,318 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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

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