Chevy Chase Section Three, Maryland facts for kids
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Chevy Chase Section Three, Maryland
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Location in Montgomery County and Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Maryland |
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| County | Montgomery | |
| Special tax district | 1916 | |
| Incorporated | June 24, 1982 | |
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| • 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 | 344 ft (105 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 802 | |
| • Density | 6,854.70/sq mi (2,652.77/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
20815 (Chevy Chase)
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| Area code(s) | 240 and 301 | |
| FIPS code | 24-16730 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1669430 | |
Chevy Chase Section Three is a small village located in Montgomery County, Maryland, in the United States. It started as a special tax area in 1916. It officially became a village in 1982. In 2020, about 802 people lived there.
It's part of a bigger area called Chevy Chase. This larger community includes other nearby towns in Montgomery County. It also includes a part of Washington, D.C..
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Where is Chevy Chase Section Three?
Chevy Chase Section Three is in the southern part of Montgomery County. It shares borders with other towns. To the west is the town of Chevy Chase. To the north is Chevy Chase Section Five. Martin's Additions is to the east. Chevy Chase Village is to the south.
The village is less than a mile from Washington, D.C. It is about five miles northwest of downtown Washington. The village is quite small. It covers about 0.12 square miles (0.30 square kilometers) of land. It's located in the area where water flows into Rock Creek. There are 280 homes in Section Three. The Chevy Chase United Methodist Church is also located there.
Who Lives in Chevy Chase Section Three?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Chevy Chase Section Three has changed.
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| 1990 | 2,078 | — | |
| 2000 | 773 | −62.8% | |
| 2010 | 760 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 802 | 5.5% | |
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In 2010, about 760 people lived in the village. This means there were about 6,333 people per square mile. There were 278 homes in the village.
People and Families
Most people in the village were White (92.1%). There were also African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 3.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 271 households in total. Many households (41.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (73.4%) were married couples. A small number were single-parent homes. About 15.5% of households had just one person. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average household had 2.80 people. Families had an average of 3.11 people. The average age in the village was 43.8 years. About 28.7% of residents were under 18. About 20.3% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (53.0%) than males (47.0%).
Schools in Chevy Chase Section Three
Students living in Chevy Chase Section Three attend Montgomery County Public Schools. Younger students go to Rosemary Hills Elementary School (PreK-2). Older elementary students attend Chevy Chase Elementary School (3-5). Middle school students go to Silver Creek Middle School. High school students attend Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.
How to Get Around
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Two main roads are near Chevy Chase Section Three. Maryland Route 186 (also called Brookville Road) runs along the east side of the village. It goes from south to north. Maryland Route 185 (also called Connecticut Avenue) follows the west side of the village. It also runs from south to north.
Images for kids
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A view of Chevy Chase Section Three.
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Map showing Chevy Chase Section Three in Montgomery County.
