CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chevy Chase Heights

Pennsylvania · 1,493 residents · 1.269 sq mi

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Chevy Chase Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,621. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $77,100. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.9

US median: 33.0

Average education

21% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 39%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

1,493

−1%vs 2000

vs 1,511 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

1,177 / sq mi

−1%vs 2000

vs 1,191 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.9

−14%vs 2000

vs 39.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20241K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,621

+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $23,214 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,444

−24%vs 2000

vs $18,915 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

26.7%

+5.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 20.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$77,100

+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $73,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$330

+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $411 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

75.1%

+10.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 64.9% in 2000

24.9% rent

Afford Score

3.4

+8%vs 2000

vs 3.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,340)

Black8.3%(126)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)

Asian1.1%(17)

Other0%

Diversity Score22.7%(343)

1990

White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,303)

Black12.7%(190)

Hispanic / Latino0%(0)

Asian0%(0)

Other0%(0)

Diversity Score27.8%(415)

Diversity Score

+22%vs 2000

vs 23 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

21.2%

−8.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 30.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

73.8%

−9.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

14.0%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.4 min

−1%vs 2000

vs 16.6 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania?

Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania has about 1,493 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $22,621 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $77,100, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 26.7% of people in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania 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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