North Chevy Chase, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 746, North Chevy Chase'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

North Chevy Chase is a small community located in Maryland, within Montgomery County. The total population is 746. It ranks as the 355th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Chevy Chase is 39.8 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. With 31.5% of the population under 18, North Chevy Chase has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Chevy Chase 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 1.5%. This is 84% 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 2.5%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $1,212,500. Housing costs are 189% higher than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in North Chevy Chase is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.2% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (9.4%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 12.5%. The Asian population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

87.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places North Chevy Chase in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 102% higher than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.9%. Notably, 52.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Chevy Chase, 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.