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Chevy Chase

District of Columbia · Washington · 10,841 residents · 1.753 sq mi
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Chevy Chase is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,849. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,448,428. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% more than the Washington median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
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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)
Diversity Score72.7%(7,883)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(6,690)
Black11.3%(1,224)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(990)
Asian10.4%(1,123)
Other7.5%(814)
Diversity Score72.7%(7,883)
Diversity Score
73
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
89.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
58.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
83.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
Female
52.7%
Foreign born
19.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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