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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chestertown

Maryland · 4,746 residents · 2.918 sq mi
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Chestertown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,530. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value is $127,900. Households here earn about 40% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,746
+19%since 1990
from 4,005 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,626 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 1,373 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+19%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Chestertown
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,530
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,121 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,769
+26%since 1990
from $14,847 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.5%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$127,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $100,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$531
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $434 in 1990
US average: $602
43.8%
−11.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
56.2% rent
4.1
+22%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(3,175)
Black19.7%(789)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(34)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score43%(1,721)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(3,491)
Black21.7%(1,029)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(77)
Asian1.6%(77)
Diversity Score49.1%(2,332)
49
+14%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 27.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−16%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chestertown, Maryland?

Chestertown, Maryland has about 4,746 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chestertown, Maryland?

The typical household in Chestertown, Maryland earns about $31,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chestertown, Maryland expensive?

In Chestertown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $127,900, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Chestertown, Maryland?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chestertown, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chestertown, Maryland?

About 18.5% of people in Chestertown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chestertown, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Chestertown, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 741 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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