Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 803, Chevy Chase Section Five's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Chevy Chase Section Five is a small community located in Maryland, within Montgomery County. The total population is 803. It ranks as the 353rd most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chevy Chase Section Five is 44.2 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chevy Chase Section Five is $250,000+. This is 141% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.4%. This is 75% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $1,643,100. Housing costs are 291% higher than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chevy Chase Section Five has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.0% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 12.5%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

96.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Chevy Chase Section Five in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 122% higher than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 69.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.