Chestertown is a CDP located in Warren County New York. Chestertown has a 2024 population of 538. Chestertown is currently declining at a rate of -1.82% annually and its population has decreased by -23.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 707 in 2020.
The average household income in Chestertown is $75,444 with a poverty rate of 12.19%. The median age in Chestertown is 39.1 years: 50.9 years for males, and 23.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chestertown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 521 | 93.37% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 4.12% |
| Other race | 14 | 2.51% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 238 | 2.32 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Non Family | 71 | 1.45 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 70 | 2.99 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Male | 55 | 2.85 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Female | 42 | 1.98 | 14.3 | 85.7 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
53.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 18.33% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 6.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 67 | 18.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 3.89% |
| High School Graduate | 85 | 23.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 13.33% |
| Some College | 56 | 15.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 223 | 67 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,107 | $69,286 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,500 | $0 | $47,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,843 | $52,568 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $58,281 | $59,531 | $0 |
$33,843
Average Earnings
$52,568
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Chestertown residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 521 | 60 | 11.52% |
| Other | 14 | 8 | 57.14% |
12.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.37%
Male Poverty Rate
5.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chestertown is Other, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chestertown is White, with 11.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.46% |
| High School | 21.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.63% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,261 | $61,099 |
| Households | $61,423 | $75,444 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,134 | $68,358 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.0%
Male Marriage Rate
29.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 1.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
22.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
91.58%
Born in Chestertown
98.92%
Native Born
1.08%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
98.92% of Chestertown residents were born in the United States, with 91.58% having been born in New York. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 538 | -10 | -1.82% |
| 2023 | 548 | -10 | -1.79% |
| 2022 | 558 | -29 | -4.94% |
| 2021 | 587 | -120 | -16.97% |
| 2020 | 707 | 277 | 64.42% |
| 2019 | 430 | -85 | -16.5% |
| 2018 | 515 | 22 | 4.46% |
| 2017 | 493 | 50 | 11.29% |
| 2016 | 443 | -321 | -42.02% |
| 2015 | 764 | -269 | -26.04% |
| 2014 | 1,033 | 145 | 16.33% |
| 2013 | 888 | 42 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 846 | 49 | 6.15% |
| 2011 | 797 | 120 | 17.73% |
| 2010 | 677 | 0 | 0% |