Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Chevy Chase Heights is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Indiana County. The total population is 1,101. It ranks as the 947th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chevy Chase Heights is 48.0 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 13.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chevy Chase Heights is $51,930. This is 33% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.0%. This is 96% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 18.5%. This is 252% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $136,800. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Chevy Chase Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 51.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chevy Chase Heights is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.1%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

28.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%. Notably, 19.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chevy Chase Heights, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.