Chevy Chase, MD Demographics

A map of Chevy Chase's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,355	2,360	81.0%	81.3%
Multiracial	245	186	8.4%	6.4%
Asian	138	160	4.7%	5.5%
Hispanic	127	150	4.4%	5.2%
Native American/Other	34	23	1.2%	0.8%
Black	7	25	0.2%	0.9%

Chevy Chase, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,906, a less than 1% change from the 2,904 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 8.4% Multiracial, 4.7% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chevy Chase, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chevy Chase is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Chevy Chase, that probability was 33.0% in 2020 and 33.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chevy Chase is ranked the 248th 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). Chevy Chase was ranked the 246th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chevy Chase's White Population

2,355 residents of Chevy Chase, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chevy Chase is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Chevy Chase ranks 223rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chevy Chase's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Chevy Chase's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.0%.

Chevy Chase is more White than neighboring Chevy Chase Section Three (76.8% White), and Chevy Chase (72.2% White). Chevy Chase is less White than neighboring Chevy Chase Section Five (89% White), Chevy Chase Village (89.5% White), and Martin's Additions (88.1% White).

Chevy Chase's Black Population

7 residents of Chevy Chase, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chevy Chase is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Chevy Chase ranks 450th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chevy Chase's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.0%. Black residents' share of Chevy Chase's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Chevy Chase is more Black than neighboring Chevy Chase Section Three (0% Black), and Chevy Chase Village (0% Black). Chevy Chase is less Black than neighboring Chevy Chase Section Five (0.5% Black), and Chevy Chase (5.9% Black).

Chevy Chase's Asian Population

138 residents of Chevy Chase, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chevy Chase is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Chevy Chase ranks 107th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chevy Chase's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Asian residents' share of Chevy Chase's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.7%.

Chevy Chase is more Asian than neighboring Chevy Chase Section Five (1.5% Asian), Chevy Chase Village (1.4% Asian), and Martin's Additions (2.5% Asian). Chevy Chase is less Asian than neighboring Chevy Chase Section Three (5% Asian), and Chevy Chase (6.5% Asian).

Chevy Chase's Hispanic Population

127 residents of Chevy Chase, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chevy Chase is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Chevy Chase ranks 269th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chevy Chase's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Chevy Chase's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.4%.

Chevy Chase is more Hispanic than neighboring Chevy Chase Section Five (2.2% Hispanic). Chevy Chase is less Hispanic than neighboring Chevy Chase Section Three (5.7% Hispanic), Chevy Chase Village (4.9% Hispanic), Martin's Additions (5.1% Hispanic), and Chevy Chase (8.3% Hispanic).

Chevy Chase's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Chevy Chase, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chevy Chase is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Chevy Chase ranks 212th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chevy Chase's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 47.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chevy Chase's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Chevy Chase is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chevy Chase Section Three (0.7% Native American/Other), Chevy Chase Section Five (0.7% Native American/Other), Chevy Chase Village (0.4% Native American/Other), Martin's Additions (1% Native American/Other), and Chevy Chase (0.2% Native American/Other).

Chevy Chase's Multiracial Population

245 residents of Chevy Chase, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chevy Chase is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Chevy Chase ranks 56th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chevy Chase's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Chevy Chase's population has increased from 6.4% to 8.4%.

Chevy Chase is more Multiracial than neighboring Chevy Chase Section Five (6% Multiracial), Chevy Chase Village (3.8% Multiracial), Martin's Additions (3.1% Multiracial), and Chevy Chase (6.9% Multiracial). Chevy Chase is less Multiracial than neighboring Chevy Chase Section Three (11.8% 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.