This was 40 percent higher than the state average of 47.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,801.
97.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Chevy Chase for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 176 | 2.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 276 | 4.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 29 | 0.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 70 | 1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 282 | 4.2 |
| Associate's degree | 150 | 2.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,045 | 30.2 |
| Master's degree | 1,788 | 26.4 |
| Professional school degree | 1,035 | 15.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 917 | 13.5 |
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