Cheverly, Maryland

Cheverly, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 7 miles NE of Washington, District of Columbia. The people of the town are in the Washington metropolitan area. Cheverly has a population of 6,433.

The People and Families of Cheverly

In Cheverly, about 48% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Cheverly, with the many large families there. The town is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Approximately 66% of Cheverly is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Cheverly.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cheverly had a median family income of $67,540. Cheverly benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Cheverly residents, with $11,350. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Cheverly Housing

In Cheverly, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town has higher property taxes than most places in Maryland, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Cheverly, 76% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Cheverly use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Cheverly6,433$67,540
Bladensburg7,661$41,394
Capitol Heights4,138$53,826
Hyattsville14,733$51,625
Mount Rainier8,498$39,060
New Carrollton12,589$56,696
Seat Pleasant4,885$45,332

High Points

Cheverly strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Cheverly Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Cheverly Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Cheverly College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Cheverly Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Cheverly Well-Paid Single Men

Profile of Cheverly, MD

Comparing Cheverly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

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Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cheverly residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

PartyContributions
Democratic$49,663
Republican$3,950

by Presidential Candidate

CandidateContributions
John Kerry$11,350
George W. Bush$2,500

Estimated Cheverly Population Growth 2000-2005

CategoryValue
Est. 2005 Population6,668
Growth235
Growth %3.7%

Cheverly Population (2000)

CategoryCountPercent
Total Population6,433100%
Male3,13348.7%
Female3,30051.3%
Under 181,83428.5%
18+4,59971.5%
65+5128%
Median Age35.8 
Average Family Size3.3 
White2,17833.9%
African-American3,65356.8%
Asian1612.5%
American Indian & Alaskan110.2%
Other2073.2%
Mixed Race2213.4%
Hispanic (included in categories above)4356.8%
Median Family Income (1999)$67,540 
Population In Poverty4396.8%

Cheverly Ancestry

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Note: This is national, not racial, ancestry, so the Census doesn't have categories for Hispanic and African-American, e.g. CityTownInfo is currently gathering additional ancestry data for this site.

AncestryPercent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)53.5%
Irish7.7%
German6.5%
English4.3%
US/American3.9%
African3.5%
Nigerian2.8%
Sierra Leonean2.4%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1.9%
Scotch-Irish1.3%
Italian1.2%
Polish1%
Jamaican0.8%
Guyanese0.7%
European0.7%
Other Subsaharan African0.5%
Swedish0.4%
Scottish0.4%
Lebanese0.4%
French (except Basque)0.4%
Greek0.4%
Eastern European0.4%
British0.4%
French Canadian0.4%
Welsh0.4%
Brazilian0.3%
Danish0.3%
Slovak0.3%
Ghanian0.2%
Cape Verdean0.2%
Russian0.2%
Ukrainian0.2%
Swiss0.2%
Turkish0.2%
Ethiopian0.2%

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Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cheverly, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Ardmore (20785),
Avondale (20781),
Landover (20785),
Lanham (20784),
North Englewood (20785),
Palmer Park (20785),
Rogers Heights (20781),
Tuxedo (20781)

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Cheverly Almanac

CategoryValue
Nearest Large City7 miles NE of Washington, District of Columbia
CountyPrince Georges
Metro AreaWashington
Standard Zip Codes20781, 20784, 20785
Phone Area Codes301
Time ZoneEastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight SavingsThe city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude38.93
Longitude-76.899

Cheverly Climate

Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationCOLLEGE PARK
Distance4.6 miles
Jan Temp26 to 42 F
Apr Temp44 to 66 F
Jul Temp69 to 89 F
Oct Temp47 to 69 F
Annual Precip44.2 inches
StationNATIONAL ARBORETUM DC
Distance4.9 miles
Jan Temp24 to 43 F
Apr Temp42 to 66 F
Jul Temp67 to 89 F
Oct Temp44 to 69 F
Annual Precip43.7 inches
StationUPPER MARLBORO 3 NNW
Distance7.7 miles
Jan Temp22 to 43 F
Apr Temp41 to 65 F
Jul Temp65 to 87 F
Oct Temp42 to 68 F
Annual Precip43.6 inches

Cheverly Hospitals

PRINCE GEORGES HOSPITAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
3001 HOSPITAL DRIVE
(301) 618-2000
Emergency Service: Yes

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