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Chevy Chase Heights

Pennsylvania · 1,502 residents · 1.269 sq mi
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Chevy Chase Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $99,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,502
−1%since 2000
from 1,511 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,184 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Chevy Chase Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,333
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,214 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,502
+40%since 2000
from $18,915 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing8.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−18%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(1,298)
Black8.9%(134)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other2.5%(38)
Diversity Score28.8%(432)
Diversity Score
29
+27%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−3%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania?

Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania has about 1,502 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $38,333 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 $99,000, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 30.1% 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 15.6% of people in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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