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Chevy Chase

Maryland · 2,904 residents · 0.465 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. 94% 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 $1,326,200. With a median age of 48.2, 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 48.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
94% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,904
+7%since 2000
from 2,726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,245 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 5,862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+12%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chevy Chase
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,331 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$132,127
+88%since 2000
from $70,325 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
89.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,326,200
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
4.8% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+68%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,520)
Black0.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(92)
Asian2.2%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(422)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(2,360)
Black0.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(150)
Asian5.5%(160)
Other7.5%(217)
Diversity Score41.5%(1,205)
Diversity Score
42
+168%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
94.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
68.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
86.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−98.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% 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 2,904 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 $1,326,200, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Chevy Chase, Maryland?

About 94.1% 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 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 229 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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