CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chevy Chase

Maryland · 2,043 residents · 0.42 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Chevy Chase is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $200,001. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,290 residents. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $759,900. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 278% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,043
+171%since 1990
from 753 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,864 / sq mi
+171%since 1990
from 1,793 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.4
+11%since 1990
from 41.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6231K1K2K2K1990201020202024Chevy Chase
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$200,001
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,388 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$95,174
+122%since 1990
from $42,823 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$759,900
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $386,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
96.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
4.0% rent
3.8
−11%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Chevy Chase on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(747)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score7.9%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,924)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(35)
Asian1.6%(33)
Diversity Score9.9%(203)
10
+26%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

87.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
99.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 98.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
57.2%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 49.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Chevy Chase

Head to head

Compare Chevy Chase to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

Chevy Chase, Maryland has about 2,043 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Chevy Chase, Maryland earns about $200,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chevy Chase, Maryland expensive?

In Chevy Chase, Maryland, the median home is worth about $759,900, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

About 87.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chevy Chase, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

About 2.0% of people in Chevy Chase, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chevy Chase, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Chevy Chase, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,290 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →