The map below shows majority race by area in Chevy Chase Section Five, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Chevy Chase Section Five racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Chevy Chase Section Five overall is white, making up 92.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 2.4%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Chevy Chase Section Five, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.8% |
Hispanic |
2.4% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
2.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Chevy Chase Section Five, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.8% |
Hispanic |
2.4% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
2.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chevy Chase Section Five, MD
The map below shows diversity in Chevy Chase Section Five. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
Chevy Chase Section Five Diversity Score
53
With a diversity score of 53 out of 100, Chevy Chase Section Five is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Chevy Chase Section Five's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Chevy Chase Section Five.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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