Census-designated place · Maryland
Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP), Maryland
Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP), census-designated place, in Montgomery County, Maryland. Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) had 9,445 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±698). GEOID 2416625.
Residents, 2020-2024
9,445
±698 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 10,176
Median household income
$211,765
±$20,243 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$1,245,000
±$57,086 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) and what county is it in?
Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Montgomery County, Maryland. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 4,219 residents per square mile in 2020.
Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP), and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP)'s population at 9,445 (±698). The 2020 Census counted 10,176 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,445±698 | 1,065,949 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,716±291 | 389,210 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.13 | 2.72 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,071±254 | 406,531 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP)?
The median resident of Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) is 50.3 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 24.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.3%. 13.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.3±1.7 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±2.3 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.0%±2.4 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 48.7%±2.5 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3%±3.7 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.2%±4.0 pts | 39.5% | −9.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.9%±3.5 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.5%±1.9 pts | 15.3% | +3.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.9%±2.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.6%±3.0 pts | 33.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.2%±4.2 pts | 43.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±1.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3%±2.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1%±1.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2%±2.9 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 83.8%±4.2 pts | 60.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 55.4%±4.9 pts | 33.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.8%±3.9 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.0%±3.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) earn?
Half of Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP)'s 3,716 households earn less than $211,765 a year (±$20,243), against $132,450 in Montgomery County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $223,899 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $211,765±$20,243 | $132,450 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $301,817±$25,088 | $181,376 | – |
| Per capita income | $121,598±$10,184 | $67,571 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.3%±1.8 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.1%±2.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5%±2.4 pts | 98.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.5%±2.4 pts | 95.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP)?
Owners occupy 75.9% of Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP)'s occupied homes and renters 24.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,245,000 by its owner (±$57,086). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities, and 54.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,245,000±$57,086 | $640,300 | +$82,364 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,068 | +$1,093 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.5%±10.8 pts | 41.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $2,929 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.9%±5.0 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.1%±5.0 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 4,071±254 | 406,531 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±2.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.8%±11.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.7%±4.5 pts | 46.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.6%±2.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.9%±3.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.1%±3.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9%±3.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) work and get to work?
40.1% of Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP)'s workers drive alone and 40.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes.
| Measure | Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.5%±3.4 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 40.1%±5.0 pts | 52.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2%±2.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.4%±2.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±1.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 40.6%±5.3 pts | 28.3% | +31.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min±2.0 | 31.9 min | −2.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP)?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $208,452 (Tract 7051) to $250,000 or more (Tract 7052).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7050Montgomery County | 4,621 | $209,015 |
| Tract 7051Montgomery County | 5,493 | $208,452 |
| Tract 7052Montgomery County | 3,363 | $250,000 or more |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP)) · Census block assignment files
How does Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) compare with other places in Maryland?
Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) ranks 12th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 145th | 326 |
| Residents per square mile | 75th | 326 |
| Median household income | 12th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 6th | 326 |
| Median home value | 8th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 190th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th | 325 |
| Median age | 24th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 163rd | 323 |
| Work from home | 5th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 251st | 325 |
Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP)'s figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP)?
10 of the 57 figures for Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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