Population 5,842 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cheverly
Household size in Cheverly
| Period | Cheverly | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, Cheverly sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Washington area, where it has 2.77 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.68, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cheverly
| Period | Cheverly | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Cheverly are younger than 38.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cheverly
| Period | Cheverly | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Cheverly: 16.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Cheverly has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Maryland cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cheverly
Renters in Cheverly
| Period | Cheverly | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Cheverly own their homes; 29.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 30.3% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cheverly
| Period | Cheverly | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Cheverly are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The Washington area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cheverly
| Period | Cheverly | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Cheverly is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Only 17 of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cheverly
| Period | Cheverly | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,367 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,306 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,714 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,190 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$823 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in Cheverly runs $2,190 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $823 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cheverly
Bachelor's degrees in Cheverly
| Period | Cheverly | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.6% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.2% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.7% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Cheverly: 49.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the Washington area overall (53.9%). The share with a degree is up 10.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cheverly
| Period | Cheverly | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.5% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cheverly is a bit above the national rate: 91.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Washington area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cheverly
| Period | Cheverly | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Cheverly is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Washington area as a whole (4.8%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cheverly compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheverly | 2.64 | 38.7 | 16.2% | 29.9% | 4.9% | 1962 | $2,190 | 49.7% | 91.4% | 5.9% |
| Bladensburg | 3.30 | 31.0 | 17.7% | 74.0% | 6.6% | 1966 | $1,649 | 17.6% | 81.6% | 8.5% |
| Landover | 2.74 | 38.0 | 15.9% | 49.9% | 5.3% | 1969 | $1,779 | 22.6% | 81.3% | 6.6% |
| Landover Hills | 3.46 | 37.8 | 12.5% | 22.1% | 2.3% | 1952 | $2,261 | 14.6% | 70.5% | 6.1% |
| Fairmount Heights | 2.41 | 38.0 | 18.5% | 30.1% | 3.7% | 1964 | $1,676 | 23.6% | 84.0% | 10.9% |
| Colmar Manor | 3.54 | 34.8 | 5.9% | 22.2% | 6.1% | 1938 | $2,222 | 30.2% | 75.0% | 4.0% |
| Edmonston | 2.84 | 34.1 | 9.4% | 35.3% | 3.9% | 1964 | $1,884 | 36.5% | 78.9% | 7.3% |
| Riverdale | 3.22 | 37.0 | 19.2% | 28.5% | 4.4% | 1964 | $1,585 | 20.3% | 71.2% | 7.5% |
| Seat Pleasant | 2.55 | 42.4 | 15.4% | 47.7% | 5.4% | 1958 | $1,448 | 21.0% | 85.8% | 17.5% |
| Cottage City | 2.51 | 47.2 | 13.5% | 26.6% | 11.4% | 1953 | $1,565 | 24.5% | 77.6% | 6.6% |
| East Riverdale | 3.83 | 31.4 | 19.3% | 47.5% | 5.9% | 1962 | $1,815 | 19.0% | 64.6% | 9.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cheverly. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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