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Chevy Chase Heights

Pennsylvania · 1,229 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 $44,630. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 282 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,800. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,229
−19%since 2000
from 1,511 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
968 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+23%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Chevy Chase Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,630
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,257
+81%since 2000
from $18,915 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
36.6% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(1,025)
Black8.9%(109)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other4.4%(55)
Diversity Score34%(417)
Diversity Score
34
+49%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−4%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 23.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania?

Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania has about 1,229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $44,630 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 $114,800, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 30.9% 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 7.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 264 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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