Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland facts for kids
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Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland
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Entering Chevy Chase Section Five along MD 186 northbound
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Maryland |
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| County | Montgomery | |
| Special Tax District | 1922 | |
| Incorporated | June 25, 1982 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 672 | |
| • Density | 6,280.37/sq mi (2,430.09/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
20815
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| Area code(s) | 240 and 301 | |
| FIPS code | 24-16720 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1669432 | |
Chevy Chase Section Five is a small, self-governing community, also known as an incorporated village, located in Montgomery County, Maryland, in the United States. In 2020, about 672 people lived here.
This village is part of a larger area often called Chevy Chase. This bigger community includes several nearby towns in Montgomery County and even a neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
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History of Chevy Chase Section Five
In 1922, the Maryland state legislature created this area as a special taxing district. This meant it was a specific area where people paid special taxes to help fund local services. At that time, state law also made rules about behavior. It said that "bad behavior and language" were not allowed within the village's borders.
Years later, on May 18, 1982, the people living in Section Five voted on whether to become an official village. Most people voted yes, and so it became an incorporated village. This means it gained its own local government.
Geography and Location
Chevy Chase Section Five is located at 38°58′59″N 77°4′29″W / 38.98306°N 77.07472°W. It covers a total area of about 0.10 square miles (0.28 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
The prices for homes in Chevy Chase Section Five can vary quite a bit. They usually range from just under $1,000,000 to more than $2,000,000.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 632 | — | |
| 2000 | 641 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 658 | 2.7% | |
| 2020 | 672 | 2.1% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 658 people living in the village. These people lived in 222 households, and 191 of those were families. The village had about 6,580 people per square mile (2,540 people per square kilometer). There were 226 houses or apartments in total.
Most of the people living in the village were White (95.6%). About 3.3% were Hispanic or Latino, and 2.1% were Asian. A small number of people were African American or from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in the village was 44 years old. About 31.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 12.9% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (53.3%) were female, and 46.7% were male.
Transportation Around the Village
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The main road that goes through Chevy Chase Section Five is Maryland Route 186, also known as Brookville Road. Another important road, Maryland Route 185 (Connecticut Avenue), is located just to the west of the village.
Schools for Residents
Children living in Chevy Chase Section Five attend schools that are part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system.
Students in the area typically go to Rosemary Hills Elementary School for Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Then they attend Chevy Chase Elementary School for grades 3-6. For middle school, students go to Silver Creek Middle School, and for high school, they attend Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.
See also
In Spanish: Chevy Chase Section Five (Maryland) para niños
