Cheverly, MD Demographics

A map of Cheverly's Population by Race

Cheverly, Maryland has an estimated population of 6,096, a slight decrease from the 6,170 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.7% Black, 24.0% White, 16.9% Hispanic, 9.4% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cheverly, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cheverly has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cheverly, that probability was 66.3% in 2020 and 70.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cheverly is ranked the 183rd most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cheverly was ranked the 183rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cheverly's White Population

1,465 residents of Cheverly, or 24.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cheverly is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Cheverly ranks 432nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cheverly's White population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. White residents' share of Cheverly's population has decreased from 31.3% to 24.0%.

Cheverly is more White than neighboring Bladensburg (0.6% White), Cedar Heights (0.7% White), Fairmount Heights (4% White), Landover Hills (8.6% White), and Landover (3% White).

Cheverly's Black Population

2,725 residents of Cheverly, or 44.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cheverly is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Cheverly ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cheverly's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Black residents' share of Cheverly's population has decreased from 46.5% to 44.7%.

Cheverly is more Black than neighboring Landover Hills (31.7% Black). Cheverly is less Black than neighboring Bladensburg (53.6% Black), Cedar Heights (93.7% Black), Fairmount Heights (62.1% Black), and Landover (62.4% Black).

Cheverly's Asian Population

250 residents of Cheverly, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cheverly is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Cheverly ranks 208th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cheverly's Asian population has grown by an estimated 73.6%. Asian residents' share of Cheverly's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.1%.

Cheverly is more Asian than neighboring Bladensburg (0.7% Asian), Cedar Heights (0% Asian), Fairmount Heights (0.2% Asian), Landover Hills (0.5% Asian), and Landover (3.1% Asian).

Cheverly's Hispanic Population

1,033 residents of Cheverly, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cheverly is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Cheverly ranks 94th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cheverly's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Cheverly's population has increased from 14.2% to 16.9%.

Cheverly is more Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Heights (5.3% Hispanic). Cheverly is less Hispanic than neighboring Bladensburg (41.9% Hispanic), Fairmount Heights (31.7% Hispanic), Landover Hills (57.3% Hispanic), and Landover (29% Hispanic).

Cheverly's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Cheverly, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cheverly is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Cheverly ranks 294th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cheverly's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 30.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cheverly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Cheverly is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bladensburg (0% Native American/Other), Cedar Heights (0% Native American/Other), Landover Hills (0.2% Native American/Other), and Landover (0% Native American/Other). Cheverly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairmount Heights (1.3% Native American/Other).

Cheverly's Multiracial Population

572 residents of Cheverly, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cheverly is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Cheverly ranks 169th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cheverly's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 83.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Cheverly's population has increased from 5.1% to 9.4%.

Cheverly is more Multiracial than neighboring Bladensburg (3.1% Multiracial), Cedar Heights (0.3% Multiracial), Fairmount Heights (0.8% Multiracial), Landover Hills (1.7% Multiracial), and Landover (2.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.