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North Chevy Chase

Maryland · 664 residents (2025 est.) · 0.116 sq mi
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North Chevy Chase is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,212,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
746
+60%since 2000
from 465 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
6,431 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 4,009 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−5%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:664 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
4185085976867762000201020202024North Chevy Chase
2024746
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,196 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,103
+114%since 2000
from $43,499 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
92.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+24%since 2010
from 0.303 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,212,500
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,472
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,938 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
94.1%
+81.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+35%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(422)
Black4.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(82)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(576)
Black9.4%(70)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(40)
Asian2.3%(17)
Other5.8%(43)
Diversity Score48.5%(362)
Diversity Score
49
+175%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
52.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+73%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
42.2%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.2%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−95.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2017
from 96.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 86.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Chevy Chase, Maryland?

North Chevy Chase, Maryland has about 746 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Chevy Chase, Maryland earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Chevy Chase, Maryland expensive?

In North Chevy Chase, Maryland, the median home is worth about $1,212,500, and the typical rent is about $3,472 a month.

How educated are people in North Chevy Chase, Maryland?

About 87.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Chevy Chase, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Chevy Chase, Maryland?

About 1.5% of people in North Chevy Chase, 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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