North Chevy Chase, Maryland

Village in Maryland, United States

North Chevy Chase, Maryland

Village

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Location in Montgomery County and Maryland

Coordinates: 39°0′6″N 77°4′26″W﻿ / ﻿39.00167°N 77.07389°W﻿ / 39.00167; -77.07389
Country|  United States
State|  Maryland
County| Montgomery
Special tax district| 1924
Incorporated| January 12, 1996[1]
Area

[2]

• Total| 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
• Land| 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
• Water| 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation

| 276 ft (84 m)
Population

(2020)[3]

• Total| 682
• Density| 5,879.31/sq mi (2,265.22/km2)
Time zone| UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code|

20815[4]

Area code(s)| 240 and 301
FIPS code| 24-56400
GNIS feature ID| 0590889
Website| northchevychase.org

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[edit]

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 special tax district.

After the streetcar line shut down in 1935, Montgomery County purchased much of the right-of-way, paved it, and opened it in 1940 as Kensington Parkway, the area's main road.

North Chevy Chase was officially incorporated as a village in 1996.[5]

## Geography[edit]

North Chevy Chase is located in southern Montgomery County at 39°0′6″N 77°4′26″W﻿ / ﻿39.00167°N 77.07389°W﻿ / 39.00167; -77.07389 (39.001709, -77.073908).[7] It is surrounded by unincorporated neighborhoods of Chevy Chase and is less than 3 miles (5 km) north of the District of Columbia.

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[edit]

Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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2000| 465| | —
2010| 519| | 11.6%
2020| 682| | 31.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

### 2010 census[edit]

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 519 people, 189 households, and 144 families living in the village. The population density was 4,718.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,821.7/km2). There were 195 housing units at an average density of 1,772.7 per square mile (684.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 83.8% White, 7.7% African American, 5.4% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

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[edit]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 465 people, 173 households, and 126 families living in the village. The population density was 4,094.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,580.9/km2). There were 176 housing units at an average density of 1,549.7 per square mile (598.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 92.47% White, 4.52% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.94% of the population.

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 per capita income for the village was $43,499. About 1.7% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

## Education[edit]

North Chevy Chase is a part of the Montgomery County Public Schools. Zoned schools include Rosemary Hills Elementary School (PreK-2), North Chevy Chase Elementary School (3-6), Westland Middle School, (6-8) and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.

North Chevy Chase Elementary School is a magnet elementary school. It opened in 1953 as a community school. After closing in the early 1970s the school reopened in 1972, after the formation of Rosemary Hills Primary School, to serve as a magnet for grades 3–6.

## Transportation[edit]

Kensington Parkway northbound in North Chevy Chase

No state highways directly serve North Chevy Chase. The most significant road serving the town is Kensington Parkway. However, just outside the town limits, Maryland Route 185 (Connecticut Avenue) has an interchange with Interstate 495 (the Capital Beltway), providing easy road access to much of the region.

## Government[edit]

The village is governed by a citizens committee of five members, including a chairman.[5]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "North Chevy Chase". Maryland Manual. Archived from the original on June 22, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
2. ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
3. ^ 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.
4. ^ "North Chevy Chase MD ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
5. ^ 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.
6. ^ "North Chevy Chase Is a Place of Beauty Homeseekers Admire". The Washington Post. April 1, 1906. p. R2.
7. ^ "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.
8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on July 17, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

## External links[edit]

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Chevy Chase, Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Villages|

* Village of Chevy Chase Section Three
* Village of Chevy Chase Section Five
* Village of Martin's Additions
* Village of North Chevy Chase

Town|

* Town of Chevy Chase
* Town of Chevy Chase Village

Other|

* Unincorporated Chevy Chase, Maryland
* Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
* Belmont, an undeveloped African American neighborhood

Schools†|

| Montgomery County, Maryland|

* Westland Middle
* Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
* Concord Hill School‡
* Oneness-Family School‡
* Rochambeau French International School Elementary Campus‡ (moved to Bethesda in 2022)

|

District of Columbia|

* Jackson-Reed High (formerly Woodrow Wilson)
* St. John's College High‡

Roads|

* Connecticut Avenue
* MD 185
* Chevy Chase Circle
* Western Avenue
* MD 410/East–West Highway
* MD 186/Brookville Road

Footnotes|

†Inclusion on this list means that residents are zoned to these schools, not necessarily that these schools are in Chevy Chase. ‡School is private.

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Municipalities and communities of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

County seat: Rockville

Cities|

* Gaithersburg
* Rockville
* Takoma Park

Towns|

* Barnesville
* Brookeville
* Chevy Chase
* Chevy Chase View
* Chevy Chase Village
* Garrett Park
* Glen Echo
* Kensington
* Laytonsville
* Poolesville
* Somerset
* Washington Grove

Villages &
Special Tax Districts|

* Chevy Chase Section Three
* Chevy Chase Section Five
* Drummond
* Friendship Heights
* Martin's Additions
* North Chevy Chase
* Oakmont

CDPs|

* Ashton-Sandy Spring
* Aspen Hill
* Bethesda
* Brookmont
* Burnt Mills
* Burtonsville
* Cabin John
* Calverton‡
* Chevy Chase
* Clarksburg
* Cloverly
* Colesville
* Damascus
* Darnestown
* Derwood
* Fairland
* Flower Hill
* Forest Glen
* Four Corners
* Friendship Heights Village
* Germantown
* Glenmont
* Hillandale‡
* Kemp Mill
* Layhill
* Leisure World
* Montgomery Village
* North Bethesda
* North Kensington
* North Potomac
* Olney
* Potomac
* Redland
* Silver Spring
* South Kensington
* Spencerville
* Ten Mile Creek
* Travilah
* Wheaton
* White Oak

Other
communities|

* Ashton
* Beallsville
* Boyds
* Brinklow
* Carderock
* Chevy Chase (area)
* Comus
* Dawsonville
* Dickerson
* Ednor
* Fairview
* Forest Glen Park
* Hyattstown
* Kentlands
* Norbeck
* Norwood
* Quince Orchard
* Scotland
* Seneca
* Sandy Spring
* Shady Grove
* Sherwood Forest
* Thompson's Corner

Footnotes|

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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