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CITY · 2020 ACS

Chestertown

Maryland · 5,532 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 $39,682. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,600. Households here earn about 54% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,532
+17%since 2000
from 4,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.9
+1%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Chestertown
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.5%(195)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.5%(192)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.9%(217)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1910.7%(591)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2415.8%(875)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.5%(528)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.1%(449)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 546.9%(380)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.8%(597)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.4%(633)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.5%(527)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over6.3%(348)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,682
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,530 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,330
+46%since 2000
from $18,769 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
53.4% rent
Afford Score
6.6
−37%since 2009
from 10.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Chestertown on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(3,491)
Black21.7%(1,029)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(77)
Asian1.6%(77)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(3,648)
Black20.8%(1,151)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(340)
Asian3.2%(175)
Other1.5%(82)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.9%(46)
Puerto Rican0.7%(38)
Cuban0.3%(17)
Guatemalan0.2%(8)
Asian origin
Chinese1.3%(66)
Burmese0.6%(30)
Asian Indian0.4%(21)
Vietnamese0.4%(20)
Japanese0.3%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish16.3%(829)
English16.3%(826)
German15.6%(793)
Italian5%(256)
Polish4.4%(222)
Scottish3.2%(162)
British2.9%(146)
American2.2%(114)
Dutch1.6%(83)
French1.6%(83)
Russian1.6%(83)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(63)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.9%(46)
Welsh0.8%(41)
Hungarian0.8%(40)
Norwegian0.6%(28)
Romanian0.5%(23)
Czech0.4%(21)
Slovak0.3%(15)
Swiss0.3%(15)
Lithuanian0.3%(14)
Austrian0.3%(13)
Ethiopian0.2%(12)
Ukrainian0.2%(10)
Iranian0.2%(8)
Danish0.1%(6)
Iraqi0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married48.9%(1,030)
Married37.8%(796)
Widowed2.8%(60)
Divorced10.4%(220)
Women 15+
Never married49.4%(1,416)
Married23.9%(686)
Widowed19.7%(565)
Divorced6.9%(199)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chestertown, Maryland?

Chestertown, Maryland has about 5,532 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chestertown, Maryland?

The typical household in Chestertown, Maryland earns about $39,682 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 $260,600, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Chestertown, Maryland?

About 37.8% 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 15.1% 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 1,527 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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