Chestertown is a town located in Kent County Maryland. Chestertown has a 2024 population of 5,615. It is also the county seat of Kent County. Chestertown is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,513 in 2020.
The average household income in Chestertown is $69,770 with a poverty rate of 16.23%. The median age in Chestertown is 32.9 years: 28.9 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chestertown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,913 | 70.86% |
| Black or African American | 1,326 | 24.01% |
| Two or more races | 127 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 108 | 1.96% |
| Other race | 48 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,306 | 1.78 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Non Family | 1,206 | 1.22 | 39 | 61 |
| Married | 562 | 2.43 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 478 | 2.38 | 21.1 | 78.9 |
| Male | 60 | 2.23 | 100 | 0 |
2.4
Average Family Size
1.78
Average Household Size
47.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 262 | 8.09% |
| Associates Degree | 156 | 4.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 650 | 20.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 748 | 23.09% |
| High School Graduate | 743 | 22.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 121 | 3.73% |
| Some College | 560 | 17.28% |
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 | 2,366 | 2,219 | 1,275 |
| Black | 785 | 559 | 75 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 42 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 | 22 |
| Other Race | 27 | 17 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,207 | $72,603 | $42,273 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,789 | $67,303 | $59,583 |
| High School Graduate | $33,591 | $51,513 | $30,905 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,802 | $54,464 | $37,580 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$40,802
Average Earnings
$54,464
Average Male
$37,580
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.95% of Chestertown residents speak only English, while 5.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,880 | 331 | 11.49% |
| Black | 1,150 | 296 | 25.74% |
| Multiple | 87 | 48 | 55.17% |
16.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.89%
Male Poverty Rate
15.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chestertown is Multiple, with 55.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chestertown is White, with 11.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.58% |
| Some College | 22.62% |
| High School | 13.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 19.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.78% |
| Female Employed | 6.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,976 | $95,239 |
| Households | $43,980 | $69,770 |
| Married Families | $135,795 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,561 | $46,541 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.2%
Male Marriage Rate
18.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
343
Number of Veterans
277
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 91 |
| Korea | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| World War II | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 160 |
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 305 | 8.66% |
| Black | 28 | 2.84% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 12.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
52.57%
Born in Chestertown
94.42%
Native Born
5.58%
Foreign Born
2.93%
Non Citizen
2.64%
Naturalized
94.42% of Chestertown residents were born in the United States, with 52.57% having been born in Maryland. 2.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,744 | 26 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 5,718 | 26 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 5,692 | 25 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 5,667 | 26 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 5,641 | 26 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 5,615 | 25 | 0.45% |
| 2023 | 5,590 | 30 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 5,560 | 18 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 5,542 | 29 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 5,513 | 455 | 9% |
| 2019 | 5,058 | -20 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 5,078 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 5,087 | -43 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 5,130 | -7 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 5,137 | -26 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,163 | -34 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 5,197 | -39 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 5,236 | -180 | -3.32% |
| 2011 | 5,416 | 135 | 2.56% |
| 2010 | 5,281 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,746 | 741 | 18.5% |
| 1990 | 4,005 | 705 | 21.36% |
| 1980 | 3,300 | -176 | -5.06% |
| 1970 | 3,476 | -126 | -3.5% |
| 1960 | 3,602 | 459 | 14.6% |
| 1950 | 3,143 | 383 | 13.88% |
| 1940 | 2,760 | -49 | -1.74% |
| 1930 | 2,809 | 272 | 10.72% |
| 1920 | 2,537 | -198 | -7.24% |
| 1910 | 2,735 | -273 | -9.08% |
| 1900 | 3,008 | 376 | 14.29% |
| 1890 | 2,632 | -3,112 | -54.18% |