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Chevy Chase

Maryland · 2,049 residents · 0.42 sq mi
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Chevy Chase 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 $1,937,500. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 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 48.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
95% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,049
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,043 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,879 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+5%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6231K1K2K2K1990201020202024Chevy Chase
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,001 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$178,839
+88%since 2000
from $95,174 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
94.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,937,500
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $759,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
5.0% rent
Afford Score
7.7
+104%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,924)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(35)
Asian1.6%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(203)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(1,790)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(99)
Asian2.2%(45)
Other4.1%(83)
Diversity Score26.4%(541)
Diversity Score
26
+166%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
95.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 99.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
65.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
48.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
88.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−98.6 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

Chevy Chase, Maryland has about 2,049 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chevy Chase, Maryland earns about $250,001 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 $1,937,500, and the typical rent is about $2,700 a month.

How educated are people in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

About 95.1% 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 0.5% 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 1,296 residents, a change of about 172 percent over that period.

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

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