With 10,841 people, Chevy Chase is a neighborhood in Washington. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,448,428. The median household earns $159,849, about 94% above the national median. Households here earn about 45% more than in Washington as a whole. 50% of homes are owner-occupied. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Chevy Chase; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,841
Population density
6,184 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.75 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$159,849
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$114,076
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information1.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,448,428
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,067
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.1%
49.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.12 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(6,690)
Black11.3%(1,224)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(990)
Asian10.4%(1,123)
Other7.5%(814)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(6,690)
Black11.3%(1,224)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(990)
Asian10.4%(1,123)
Other7.5%(814)
Diversity Score
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Chevy Chase, Washington, District of Columbia?
Chevy Chase, Washington, District of Columbia has about 10,841 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Chevy Chase, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Chevy Chase, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $159,849 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Chevy Chase, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Chevy Chase, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $1,448,428, and the typical rent is about $2,067 a month.
How educated are people in Chevy Chase, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 89.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chevy Chase, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Chevy Chase, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 7.2% of people in Chevy Chase, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
