Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland

Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland
Village
Entering Chevy Chase Section Five along MD 186 northbound
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Coordinates: 38°58′59″N77°4′29″W / 38.98306°N 77.07472°W / 38.98306; -77.07472
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Montgomery
Special Tax District	1922
Incorporated	June 25, 1982 [1]
Government
• Town manager	Ashley Estes Kavanaugh (R)
Area [2]
• Total	0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2)
• Land	0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	305 ft (93 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	672
• Density	6,280.37/sq mi (2,430.09/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	20815 [3]
Area code(s)	240 and 301
FIPS code	24-16720
GNIS feature ID	1669432
Website	www.chevychasesection5.org

Chevy Chase Section Five is an incorporated village in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. The population was 672 at the 2020 census.

It is part of a larger community, colloquially referred to as Chevy Chase, that includes several adjoining settlements in Montgomery County and one neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

History

In 1922, the Maryland state legislature established the area as a special taxing district called Section Five of the Village of Chevy Chase. ^[4] State law prohibited "riotous conduct, profanity, [and] vulgar language" within its bounds. ^[4]

On May 18, 1982, a referendum was held on whether to incorporate as a village. ^[4] The vote was in favor of incorporation.

Geography

Chevy Chase Section Five is located at 38°58′59″N77°4′29″W / 38.98306°N 77.07472°W / 38.98306; -77.07472 (38.983060, -77.074786). ^[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.10 square miles (0.26 km²), all land. ^[6]

Home prices in Chevy Chase Section Five range from just under $1,000,000 to well over $2,000,000.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1990	632		—
2000	641		1.4%
2010	658		2.7%
2020	672		2.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

2010 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2010, there were 658 people, 222 households, and 191 families living in the village. The population density was 6,580.0 inhabitants per square mile (2,540.6/km²). There were 226 housing units at an average density of 2,260.0 per square mile (872.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.6% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 2.1% Asian, 1.8% from two or more races, 0.2% African American and 0.3% from other races.

There were 222 households, of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.4% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 14.0% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the village was 44 years. 31.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 34.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2000, there were 641 people, 224 households, and 189 families living in the village. The population density was 6,114.6 inhabitants per square mile (2,360.9/km²). There were 228 housing units at an average density of 2,174.9 per square mile (839.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.94% White, 0.16% African American, 1.25% Asian, 2.03% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.90% of the population.

There were 224 households, out of which 48.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.6% were non-families. 13.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $153,626, and the median income for a family was $168,664. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $80,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $70,372. None of the families and 0.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Transportation

MD 186 southbound in Chevy Chase Section Five

The only state highway serving Chevy Chase Section Five is Maryland Route 186 (Brookville Road). Maryland Route 185 (Connecticut Avenue) passes just west of the village.

Education

Residents are served by schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools.

Residents are zoned to Rosemary Hills Elementary School (PreK-2), Chevy Chase Elementary School (3-6), Silver Creek Middle School, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.

References

1. "CHEVY CHASE, VILLAGE OF, SECTION 5". Maryland Manual. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
3. "Chevy Chase Section Five MD ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
4. Brady, Jim. "Chevy Chase to Vote on Full Village Status". The Washington Post. May 12, 1982. p. MD5.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2013-01-25.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.

External links

• Official website