North Chevy Chase, Maryland
North Chevy Chase, Maryland | ||
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FIPS code 24-56400 | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0590889 | |
| Website | northchevychase | |
North Chevy Chase is a incorporated village in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It was established as a special tax district in 1924 and incorporated as a village in 1996.[5] The population was 682 at the 2020 census,[3] up from 519 in 2010.
The town 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
North Chevy Chase lies on the site of Clean Drinking plantation, a much larger colonial land grant visited by George Washington as reported in his diary.[5][6]
Residential development of the area began in the early 20th century when William H. Walker laid out a community and began selling lots.[5] The area was crossed by the Chevy Chase Lake & Kensington Railway, a two-mile streetcar line built in 1895 to connect the new town of Kensington to the northern terminus of the Rock Creek Railway streetcar line from the District of Columbia.
In 1924, residents incorporated as a
After the streetcar line shut down in 1935, Montgomery County purchased much of the
North Chevy Chase was officially incorporated as a village in 1996.[5]
Geography
North Chevy Chase is located in southern Montgomery County at 39°0′6″N 77°4′26″W / 39.00167°N 77.07389°W (39.001709, -77.073908).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2), all land.[2]
North Chevy Chase lies immediately south of the Capital Beltway (I-495), just to the east of the interchange with Connecticut Avenue (MD 185). The village is crossed by Kensington Parkway which runs parallel to Connecticut Avenue.[5]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2000 | 465 | — | |
| 2010 | 519 | 11.6% | |
| 2020 | 682 | 31.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
2010 census
As of the
There were 189 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.3% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.8% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.17.
The median age in the village was 45.2 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 35.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 173 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $103,196, and the median income for a family was $106,942. Males had a median income of $72,292 versus $39,583 for females. The
Education
North Chevy Chase is a part of the
North Chevy Chase Elementary School is a
Transportation
No state highways directly serve North Chevy Chase. The most significant road serving the town is
Government
The village is governed by a citizens committee of five members, including a chairman.[5]
References
- ^ "North Chevy Chase". Maryland Manual. Archived from the original on June 22, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ a b "P1. Race – North Chevy Chase village, Maryland: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "North Chevy Chase MD ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Linda M. Burrell et al., eds. Maryland's 157: The Incorporated Cities and Towns. Annapolis, MD: Maryland Municipal League, 2000. p. 238.
- ^ "North Chevy Chase Is a Place of Beauty Homeseekers Admire". The Washington Post. April 1, 1906. p. R2.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on July 17, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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