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Cheverly, MD

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

6,096
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

38.4
years ∙ half population younger than 38.4, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
70.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

22.3%
foreign-born population
77.7%Native
22.3% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Cheverly is a town within Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.
Location
Town in Prince George's County, MD, US
Co-ordinates
DEC38.925931° N, 76.913468° W
DMS38° 55′ 33.35″ N, 76° 54′ 48.48″ W

Population Density & area

4,653/sq mi (1,788/km²)
Total Area
1.31 sq mi (3.41 km²)
Land Area
1.31 sq mi (3.41 km²) · 99.95%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0.05%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

48.8% male
Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%
males per 100 females
Cheverly 95.3
Prince George's County 93.8
Maryland 94.8

Nativity

22.3%
foreign-born population
77.7%Native
22.3% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Cheverly 22.3%
Prince George's County 25.3%
Maryland 16.6%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

38.4
years ∙ half population younger than 38.4, half older
Cheverly
38.4
Prince George's County
38.5
Maryland
39.4

Dependency ratio

Low High
69.5
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Cheverly 69.5
Prince George's County 58.8
Maryland 63.5

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 24.4% 22.1% 22.2%
Working age (18-64) 59% 63% 61.1%
Senior (65+) 16.6% 14.9% 16.7%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 69.5 58.8 63.5
Child dependency ratio 41.4 35.1 36.3
Old-age dependency ratio 28.1 23.7 27.2
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
24%
Black
44.7%
Asian
4.1%
Hispanic
16.9%
Other
10.3%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
70.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Cheverly 70.3%
Prince George's County 59.6%
Maryland 67.7%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Cheverly population
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Hispanic or Latino 16.9% 22.5% 12.5%
Mexican 6.2% 3.4% 2%
Puerto Rican 1% 0.9% 1.1%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 9.8% 18% 9.1%
Not Hispanic or Latino 83.1% 77.5% 87.5%
One race 73.7% 73.7% 82.9%
White 24% 10.8% 46.6%
Black or African American 44.7% 58.2% 28.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 4.1% 3.9% 6.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0.8% 0.7% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 9.4% 3.8% 4.6%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

61.6% family
Family 61.6%
Non family 38.4%
% family households
Cheverly 61.6%
Prince George's County 63.8%
Maryland 65%

Average household size

2.62
persons per household
Cheverly
2.62
Prince George's County
2.7
Maryland
2.57

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Cheverly population
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Total households 2,317 347,744 2,362,928
Average houshold size 2.62 2.7 2.57
Family households 1,428 221,719 1,535,706
Average family size 3.48 3.36 3.19
Married couple family 863 131,910 1,090,871
Other families 565 89,809 444,835
Male householder 159 25,612 120,206
Female householder 406 64,197 324,629
Non-family households 889 126,025 827,222
One-person households 781 103,564 677,124
Male householder 482 40,996 282,192
Senior (65+) living alone 188 11,633 87,532
Female householder 299 62,568 394,932
Senior (65+) living alone 92 24,239 185,255
Other living arrangements 108 22,461 150,098

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

2,355
housing units
Cheverly 2,355
Prince George's County 365,506
Maryland 2,560,784

Occupancy status

98.4% occupied
Occupied 98.4%
Vacant 1.6%
vacancy rate
Cheverly 1.6%
Prince George's County 4.9%
Maryland 7.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

80.8%
Single family houses
Single family houses
80.8%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
19.3%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1956
Half of houses were built before 1956, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
16.9%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
60.4%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
20.4%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
2.3%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.5 6 6.2
1–3 rooms 8.6% 15.6% 12.3%
4–6 rooms 41.5% 41% 42.4%
7+ rooms 50% 43.4% 45.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 2.7% 2.1%
1 bedroom 5.5% 12.6% 10.3%
2 bedrooms 17.7% 20.9% 21.3%
3 bedrooms 49.6% 29.7% 35.8%
4+ bedrooms 27.2% 34.1% 30.5%
At a glance
Median year built 1956 1978 1980
Total housing units 2,355 365,506 2,560,784
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

72.4% owners
Renter-occupied 27.6%
Owner-occupied 72.4%
homeownership rate
Cheverly 72.4%
Prince George's County 62.3%
Maryland 67.6%

Average household size

2.37
Owner-occupied
3.29
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Cheverly 2.37
Prince George's County 2.8
Maryland 2.7

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Total occupied units 2,317 347,744 2,362,928
Year moved in
2020 or later 24.8% 23% 23.2%
2010 to 2019 30.2% 39.2% 39%
2000 to 2009 11.4% 17.8% 17.1%
1999 or earlier 33.5% 19.9% 20.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 93.4% 94.9% 97.5%
1.01 to 1.50 4% 3.2% 1.7%
1.51 or more 2.7% 1.8% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 2.2% 9.2% 8.8%
1 vehicle 49.1% 37.1% 33.5%
2 vehicles 35.9% 31.1% 35.8%
3 or more vehicles 12.8% 22.7% 21.9%
House heating fuel used
Gas 61% 54.3% 46.9%
Electricity 28.5% 41.1% 44.1%
Solar 0.3% 0.6% 0.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 9.2% 2.9% 6.6%
All other fuels 0.9% 0.5% 1.6%
No fuel used 0% 0.6% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.5% 0.6%
No telephone service available 0.3% 0.6% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$470,700
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Cheverly
$470,700
Prince George's County
$426,000
Maryland
$419,900

Housing Cost Burden

29.5%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
29.5%
Owners without a mortgage
11.9%
Renters
50.6%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Property value
Median Value $470,700 $426,000 $419,900
Under $100,000 2.1% 4.4% 5%
$100,000 - $200,000 0.4% 3.5% 7.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 2% 10.1% 14.8%
$300,000 - $500,000 58.2% 51.8% 37.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 36.4% 28.5% 29.7%
$1,000,000 and more 1% 1.7% 6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 68.4% 78.2% 71%
Without a mortgage 31.6% 21.8% 29%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,612 $2,456 $2,347
Without a mortgage $952 $823 $753
Gross rent
Median rent $1,907 $1,799 $1,705

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

52.6%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Cheverly 52.6%
Prince George's County 36.7%
Maryland 43.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

7.3%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Cheverly 7.3%
Prince George's County 13.4%
Maryland 8.8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

1,494
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
6.3%
K–12
66.9%
College / Undergraduate
21.6%
Graduate / Professional
5.2%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

55.9%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Cheverly
55.9%
Prince George's County
45.3%
Maryland
41.8%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Total enrolled (age 3+) 1,494 242,317 1,533,098
Nursery / preschool 6.3% 4.8% 5.7%
K–12 66.9% 63.2% 66.3%
Kindergarten 12.6% 5.1% 4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 19.9% 19.3% 19.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 14.6% 18.9% 20.5%
High School: Grades 9–12 19.9% 19.9% 21.5%
College or graduate school 26.8% 32% 28%
College, undergraduate 21.6% 23.3% 20.4%
Graduate, professional school 5.2% 8.7% 7.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 55.9% 45.3% 41.8%
School type
Public school 79.7% 83.8% 80%
Private school 20.3% 16.2% 20%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

4,043
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
3%
9th-12th, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
20%
Some college no degree
13.9%
Associates degree
6.2%
Bachelors degree
30%
Graduate or professional degree
22.6%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
79.7% · 20.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
38.3% · 61.7%
HS graduate
53% · 47%
Some college no degree
41.7% · 58.3%
Associates degree
39.8% · 60.2%
Bachelors degree
63.7% · 36.3%
Graduate or professional degree
34.8% · 65.2%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Population (25+) 4,043 660,235 4,301,335
Less than 9th grade 3% 7.9% 4%
9th–12th, no diploma 4.3% 5.5% 4.8%
High school diploma or GED 20% 25.1% 23.4%
Some college, no degree 13.9% 18.5% 17.4%
Associate's degree 6.2% 6.2% 6.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 52.6% 36.7% 43.4%
Bachelor's degree 30% 20.3% 22.7%
Graduate or professional 22.6% 16.4% 20.8%
High School or higher 92.6% 86.6% 91.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$83,237
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$73,375
HS graduate
$50,169
Some college or associates
$56,152
Bachelors degree
$108,102
Graduate or professional degree
$124,955

Poverty Rate

2.3%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
9.1%
HS graduate
3.5%
Some college or associates
15.9%
Bachelors degree or higher
2.3%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $83,237 $59,149 $65,293
Less than high school graduate $73,375 $37,288 $35,487
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $50,169 $43,735 $45,113
Some college or associate's degree $56,152 $55,937 $54,823
Bachelor's degree $108,102 $76,209 $80,465
Graduate or professional degree $124,955 $100,606 $105,640
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 9.1% 16.4% 20.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 3.5% 11.4% 12.6%
Some college or associate's degree 15.9% 8.6% 8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 2.3% 4.3% 3.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

4,724
residents 16 years and over
Cheverly 4,724
Prince George's County 771,225
Maryland 4,991,002

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
65.1%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Cheverly 65.1%
Prince George's County 64.6%
Maryland 63.1%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

40.4
years ∙ half are younger than 40.4, half older
Cheverly
40.4
Prince George's County
40.9
Maryland
40.8
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

54.3% male
Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Cheverly 45.7
Prince George's County 49.6
Maryland 48.9

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Cheverly
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Total labor force 3,315 536,486 3,351,096
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 5.1% 3.2% 3.6%
20 to 24 years 9.6% 8.1% 8.4%
25 to 29 years 8.2% 10.4% 10%
30 to 34 years 8% 11.3% 11%
35 to 44 years 25.8% 21.6% 21.8%
45 to 54 years 20.9% 20.7% 20.1%
55 to 59 years 7.6% 9.9% 9.8%
60 to 64 years 7% 8% 8.1%
65 to 74 years 7.3% 6% 6%
75 years and over 0.5% 0.9% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 54.3% 50.4% 51.1%
Female 45.7% 49.6% 48.9%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

70.2%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Cheverly
70.2%
Prince George's County
69.6%
Maryland
67.1%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

77.1%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
63.4%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Cheverly 63.4%
Prince George's County 66%
Maryland 63.2%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Cheverly
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 61.5% 34.2% 37.9%
20 to 24 years 78.2% 72.2% 75.2%
25 to 29 years 91.9% 86.8% 86.3%
30 to 34 years 83.9% 88.2% 86%
35 to 44 years 90% 88.7% 86.8%
45 to 54 years 88.5% 88.5% 86.6%
55 to 59 years 64.9% 82.9% 79.6%
60 to 64 years 77.5% 66.6% 65.6%
65 to 74 years 39.4% 35.7% 32.9%
75 years and over 4.5% 8.7% 8.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 77.1% 73.5% 71.4%
Female 63.4% 66% 63.2%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 66% 60.6% 64.7%
Black or African American 65.4% 70.1% 68.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 73% 69.1%
Asian 78.3% 64.5% 68.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 61% 66.8%
Some Other Race 77.5% 75.8% 74.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 89.5% 72.2% 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 81.2% 75.2% 74.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

7.2%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Cheverly
7.2%
Prince George's County
6.4%
Maryland
4.9%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

10.2%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
3.6%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Cheverly 10.2%
Prince George's County 6.6%
Maryland 5%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Cheverly
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
By age group
16 to 19 years 36.9% 18.2% 15.1%
20 to 24 years 3.1% 13.4% 10.3%
25 to 29 years 5.2% 7.8% 5.9%
30 to 34 years 0% 6.5% 4.8%
35 to 44 years 0.8% 5.5% 4%
45 to 54 years 9.8% 4.6% 3.2%
55 to 59 years 13.1% 3.9% 3.3%
60 to 64 years 19% 4.4% 3.8%
65 to 74 years 0% 4.8% 3.2%
75 years and over 0% 2.7% 3.4%
By gender
Male 10.2% 6.6% 5%
Female 3.6% 6.1% 4.8%
By race, ethnicity
White 5.9% 4.3% 3.6%
Black or African American 5% 7.2% 7.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 6.6% 6%
Asian 0% 6.6% 4.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 3.8%
Some Other Race 30% 5.2% 5.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 8.6% 5% 5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3% 5.3% 4.9%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

3,073
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Cheverly 3,073
Prince George's County 498,060
Maryland 3,151,451
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

76%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Cheverly 76%
Prince George's County 75%
Maryland 75%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Cheverly, MD workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 5 workers
are employed in Government
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Government 20.7%
Health care and social assistance 13.2%
Professional and technical services 11.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Government employs the most men — 25.2% of 1,612 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 20.3% of 1,461 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Cheverly
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Total employed population 3,073 498,060 3,151,451
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0%
Construction 2.1% 9.6% 7.3%
Manufacturing 1% 2.2% 4.8%
Wholesale trade 0% 1.2% 1.6%
Retail trade 3.8% 8% 8.9%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 3.4% 6.2% 4.6%
Utilities 0% 0.5% 0.6%
Information 7.4% 1.9% 1.8%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3.5% 2.5% 3.8%
Real estate and leasing 2% 2.2% 2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 11.1% 9.7% 12.2%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 5.5% 5.9% 4.2%
Education and health services
Educational services 9.2% 9.4% 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 13.2% 12.6% 13.5%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.5% 2.1% 2%
Accommodation and food services 7.1% 6.1% 5.5%
Other services 8.2% 5.6% 5.2%
Government 20.7% 13.9% 11.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

60.2% Private
Government 34.5%
Private Employment 60.2%
Self Employed 5.3%
Private employment (%)
Cheverly 60.2%
Prince George's County 66%
Maryland 68.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

5.3%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 2.5%
Unincorporated business 2.8%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Cheverly
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Private wage & salary 60.2% 66% 68.6%
For-profit company employees 44.7% 55.8% 58.1%
Not-for-profit employees 15.5% 10.2% 10.4%
Self-employed 5.3% 7.7% 8.9%
Incorporated business 2.5% 2.4% 3.6%
Unincorporated business 2.8% 5.2% 5.1%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 34.5% 26.3% 22.5%
Local government 5.8% 7.6% 7.7%
State government 5.2% 4.6% 4.4%
Federal government 23.6% 14.1% 10.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

27.8% WFH
Work from home 27.8%
Commute to work 72.2%
Working from home (%)
Cheverly 27.8%
Prince George's County 17.9%
Maryland 19.3%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

30.2 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Cheverly 30.2
Prince George's County 35.2
Maryland 31.1
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Cheverly
Employed residents 16+.
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Total employed population 3,073 498,060 3,151,451
Worked from home 27.8% 17.9% 19.3%
Drove Alone 49.2% 60% 64.7%
Carpooled 15.4% 9.9% 7.7%
Public transportation 6% 7.4% 4.2%
Walked 1.4% 1.7% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.2% 3.1% 2%
Commuting population 2,222 402,233 2,523,285
Mean travel time (minutes) 30.2 35.2 31.1
Less than 5 minutes 4.7% 1.1% 1.8%
5 to 14 minutes 8.5% 9.9% 16.4%
15 to 29 minutes 28.2% 27.7% 33%
30 to 44 minutes 39.2% 30.3% 24.5%
45 to 59 minutes 12.2% 15.2% 11.5%
60 to 89 minutes 6.6% 12.1% 9.1%
90 minutes or more 0.6% 3.7% 3.6%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$92,097
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Cheverly $92,097
Prince George's County $68,105
Maryland $75,866
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

82 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Cheverly 82¢
Prince George's County 110¢
Maryland 87¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Cheverly, MD workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$151,750
Workers in Government report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Government $151,750
Professional and technical services $141,518
Information $114,286
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $196,250, compared to $102,891 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $151,750, compared to $84,472 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Cheverly
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Median Earnings $92,097 $68,105 $75,866
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $31,774 $50,428
Mining and logging $— $— $84,615
Construction $47,212 $52,217 $63,576
Manufacturing $— $68,856 $80,344
Wholesale trade $— $51,447 $68,362
Retail trade $61,923 $42,484 $46,679
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $57,150 $58,857
Utilities $— $92,618 $99,317
Information $114,286 $83,280 $92,245
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $92,222 $85,999 $95,180
Real estate and leasing $51,875 $62,409 $74,283
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $141,518 $103,271 $113,091
Corporate management $— $90,985 $112,511
Administrative and waste services $26,788 $47,536 $51,495
Education and health services
Educational services $82,566 $68,691 $73,303
Health care and social assistance $63,171 $59,584 $65,170
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $61,466 $56,540
Accommodation and food services $56,750 $36,857 $38,885
Other services $112,651 $60,359 $61,859
Government $151,750 $110,129 $112,996
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$157,632
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $157,632
Federal government $151,333
Nonprofit organization $94,444
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $158,565, compared to $102,891 for all employed men
Female
Women in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $121,250, compared to $84,472 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Cheverly
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $78,256 $56,795 $67,339
Not-for-profit employees $94,444 $73,715 $79,720
Self-employed
Incorporated business $157,632 $60,027 $85,128
Unincorporated business $51,000 $45,500 $51,323
Government
Local government $80,625 $76,853 $74,458
State government $90,558 $70,421 $72,560
Federal government $151,333 $114,509 $122,263
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Cheverly, MD workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$168,625
Workers in Legal occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Legal $168,625
Computer and math $158,129
Arts, design and media $142,734
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Legal occupations earn the highest median earnings — $182,692 versus $102,891 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $125,417 versus $84,472 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Cheverly
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Median earnings(Total) $92,097 $68,105 $75,866
Management and business
Management $107,763 $102,851 $109,145
Business and finance $120,313 $103,900 $101,983
Technology and science
Computer and math $158,129 $120,078 $121,750
Architecture and engineering $142,232 $108,725 $116,294
Sciences $98,750 $105,858 $111,303
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $78,844 $72,190 $69,524
Legal $168,625 $120,084 $137,731
Education, Training and Library $80,972 $65,237 $71,581
Arts, design and media $142,734 $81,783 $82,318
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $125,417 $102,645 $104,060
Health technicians $— $60,734 $60,779
Healthcare support $58,033 $44,302 $41,881
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $90,917 $61,057 $67,431
Law enforcement $68,182 $94,958 $97,608
Other services
Food preparation and serving $16,806 $33,606 $34,064
Building and grounds cleaning $26,424 $37,514 $37,858
Personal care and service $— $41,013 $40,212
Sales and office
Sales $83,790 $49,321 $60,799
Office and Administrative Support $64,177 $58,475 $55,557
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $28,801 $38,138
Construction and extraction $72,750 $50,032 $56,244
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $61,081 $64,343
Production and transportation
Production $— $47,936 $55,457
Transportation $— $51,587 $54,162
Material moving $— $39,419 $39,681
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$123,535
Median household income in Cheverly
Median household income (USD)
Cheverly
$123,535
Prince George's County
$101,798
Maryland
$103,678
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Cheverly, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$54,676
Per capita income in Cheverly
Per capita income (USD)
Cheverly
$54,676
Prince George's County
$46,366
Maryland
$52,979
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Cheverly, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$141,058
Average household income in Cheverly
Avg household income (USD)
Cheverly
$141,058
Prince George's County
$125,138
Maryland
$136,642
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Cheverly, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$141,058
Mean household income
$123,535
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Cheverly $17,523
Prince George's County $23,340
Maryland $32,964
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Cheverly
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Cheverly and peer geographies.
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Total households 2,317 347,744 2,362,928
Median household income $123,535 $101,798 $103,678
Mean household income $141,058 $125,138 $136,642
Mean-median gap $17,523 $23,340 $32,964
Family households 1,428 221,719 1,535,706
Median family income $132,500 $120,601 $127,817
Mean family income $153,448 $143,018 $162,068
Mean-median gap $20,948 $22,417 $34,251
Non-family households 889 126,025 827,222
Median non-family income $113,635 $69,721 $62,625
Mean non-family income $118,780 $84,747 $82,748
Mean-median gap $5,145 $15,026 $20,123
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $54,676 $46,366 $52,979
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

85.8%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Cheverly
85.8%
Prince George's County
83.8%
Maryland
80.6%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
30.3% of households (701) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $27,972
SSI (disability)
1.5% of households (34) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $8,365
Cash Assistance
1.5% of households (34) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $8,365
SNAP / Food Stamps
5.7% of households (132) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Cheverly
Share of households receiving each income type
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Total households 2,317 347,744 2,362,928
Wage-based income
With earnings 86% 84% 81%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 30% 25% 29%
Average social security income $27,972 $21,890 $25,101
Retirement income 26% 27% 26%
Average retirement income $49,727 $45,046 $41,680
SSI (Supplemental security) 2% 4% 4%
Average SSI income $8,365 $11,215 $11,559
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 6% 12% 11%
Cash assistance 2% 2% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$132,500
Family households earn $132,500, compared to $113,635 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$123,535
Family households
$132,500
Nonfamily households
$113,635
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$188,411
Married-couple families earn $188,411, compared to $79,331 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$132,500
Married-couple families
$188,411
Other family types
$79,331
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Cheverly
Median household and family income by household size in Cheverly, compared with peer geographies.
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Total households 2,317 347,744 2,362,928
Household income by size
1-person $112,648 $62,666 $55,056
2-person $146,016 $110,457 $112,388
3-person $158,646 $129,772 $134,261
4-person $126,667 $126,598 $156,888
5-person $127,750 $130,797 $152,867
6-person $— $145,465 $147,491
7-person or more $159,211 $156,034 $153,160
Total families 1,428 221,719 1,535,706
Family income by size
2-person $124,777 $107,385 $109,803
3-person $175,938 $125,053 $131,194
4-person $124,479 $125,409 $158,187
5-person $127,917 $130,717 $153,250
6-person $56,250 $136,642 $144,286
7-person or more $159,474 $155,356 $150,734
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

39.32%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
5.35%
of all household income
Top 20%
39.32%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 5.35% — meaning the top 20% hold 7.3 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$367,445
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
17.06%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
13.02%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $367,445 and hold 13.02% of all household income — slightly less than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 17.06%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
10.5%
$50K - $100K
26.8%
$100K - $150K
24%
$150K - $200K
18.9%
Over $200K
19.9%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

62.8%
of all households, 1,456 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Cheverly 62.8%
Prince George's County 51%
Maryland 51.7%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Cheverly
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Cheverly, compared with peer geographies.
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Median household income $123,535 $101,798 $103,678
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 2% 4.6% 4.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% 2.1% 2.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.5% 3.7% 4.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 0.9% 4.3% 4.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 2.2% 7.4% 7.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 15% 13.7% 12.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.8% 13.3% 11.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 24% 21% 18.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 18.9% 12.6% 12.5%
$200,000 or more 19.9% 17.4% 20.3%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 8.3% 14.7% 16%
Share below $75,000 25.5% 35.8% 36.3%
Share above $100,000 62.8% 51% 51.7%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.35
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Cheverly 0.35
Prince George's County 0.42
Maryland 0.46
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$277,344
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Cheverly
$277,344
Prince George's County
$284,115
Maryland
$333,934
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Cheverly
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $59,938 $45,857 $42,893
Lower 20% $104,529 $82,576 $82,098
Middle 20% $145,477 $123,318 $127,967
Upper 20% $199,816 $187,374 $201,435
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $37,709 $22,942 $21,566
Lower 20% $82,613 $64,514 $62,469
Middle 20% $124,336 $102,383 $104,057
Upper 20% $183,287 $151,734 $161,184
Top 20% $277,344 $284,115 $333,934
Top 5% $367,445 $430,793 $562,624
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 5.35% 3.67% 3.16%
Lower 20% 11.71% 10.31% 9.14%
Middle 20% 17.63% 16.36% 15.23%
Upper 20% 25.99% 24.25% 23.59%
Top 20% 39.32% 45.41% 48.88%
Top 5% 13.02% 17.21% 20.59%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 642 White households (27.7% of all households), the median household income is $176,333.
Black
Among the 1,047 Black or African American households (45.2% of all households), the median household income is $104,604.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Cheverly
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Prince George's County and Maryland.
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
All Residents $123,535 $101,798 $103,678
White $176,333 $113,610 $115,770
Black or African American $104,604 $100,903 $83,654
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $84,615 $78,283
Asian $123,934 $110,303 $133,197
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $119,659 $117,614
Some Other Race $73,500 $90,924 $83,265
Two or more races (Multiracial) $173,750 $108,789 $107,055
Hispanic or Latino $172,578 $92,217 $92,723
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

6.3%
6.3% of residents, or 380 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Cheverly
6.3%
Prince George's County
10.8%
Maryland
9.4%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.4%
1.4% of full-time, year-round workers, or 34 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Cheverly
1.4%
Prince George's County
2.2%
Maryland
1.6%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

7.2%
7.2% of children under 18, or 105 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Cheverly
7.2%
Prince George's County
14.6%
Maryland
11.5%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

0.3%
0.3% of adults aged 65 and older, or 3 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Cheverly
0.3%
Prince George's County
9.4%
Maryland
9.5%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
Overall poverty rate 6.3% 10.8% 9.4%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 7.2% 14.6% 11.5%
Under 5 years 6.8% 14.8% 12.4%
5 to 17 years 7.4% 14.5% 11.2%
18 to 64 years 7.6% 9.9% 8.7%
18 to 34 years 7.2% 12.6% 10.7%
35 to 64 years 7.7% 8.4% 7.6%
65 years and over 0.3% 9.4% 9.5%
Poverty by sex
Male 8.4% 9.7% 8.4%
Female 4.2% 11.9% 10.4%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.4% 2.2% 1.6%
Worked part time or part year 9.8% 14.1% 11.9%
Did not work 10.5% 20.7% 18.8%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

6.8%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
6.8%
Family
4.8%
Nonfamily
10.1%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

4.8%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
4.8%
Married-couple
1.2%
Other families
10.3%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Cheverly
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 4.8% 7.1% 6.4%
Householder under 25 years 0% 21.9% 23.6%
Householder 25 to 44 years 7.2% 11% 8.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 5.8% 4.7% 4.7%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 4.9% 5%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 10.1% 15.8% 16.2%
Householder under 25 years 0% 53.9% 33.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 10% 9.2%
Householder 45 to 64 years 32.5% 13.1% 17.3%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 18.4% 18.4%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
2.4% of White residents, or 40 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
8.9% of Black or African American residents, or 241 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Cheverly
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Cheverly and peer geographies.
Cheverly Prince George's County Maryland
All Residents 6.3% 10.8% 9.4%
White 2.4% 9.4% 6.5%
Black or African American 8.9% 9.5% 13.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 9.2% 11%
Asian 4.4% 14.9% 7.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 16.3% 13%
Some Other Race 1.2% 16.3% 15.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 9.4% 10.5% 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6% 14.7% 12.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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