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North Chevy Chase

Maryland · 682 residents · 0.116 sq mi
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North Chevy Chase is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $196,250. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 87% 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 $884,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 125% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
682
+47%since 2000
from 465 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
5,879 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 4,009 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+5%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4185085976867762000201020202024North Chevy Chase
2024746
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$196,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,196 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,415
+115%since 2000
from $43,499 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
91.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$884,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,179
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,938 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
7.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+26%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(497)
Black5.6%(38)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(53)
Asian7.6%(52)
Other3.2%(22)
Diversity Score52.4%(358)
Diversity Score
52
+198%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
56.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+73%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
19.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−96.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Chevy Chase, Maryland?

North Chevy Chase, Maryland has about 682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Chevy Chase, Maryland earns about $196,250 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 $884,500, and the typical rent is about $3,179 a month.

How educated are people in North Chevy Chase, Maryland?

About 86.8% 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 3.6% 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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