The map below shows majority race by area in Chevy Chase, 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 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 overall is white, making up 66.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 11.7%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
66.9% |
Hispanic |
9.1% |
Black |
11.7% |
Asian |
7.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Chevy Chase, Washington, DC Population |
|---|---|
White |
66.9% |
Hispanic |
9.1% |
Black |
11.7% |
Asian |
7.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chevy Chase, Washington, DC
The map below shows diversity in Chevy Chase. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Chevy Chase Diversity Score
60
With a diversity score of 60 out of 100, Chevy Chase is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Chevy Chase's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Chevy Chase.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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