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Chestertown, MD
Town in Kent County, Maryland.
Population
5,594
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,944
ZIP codes
0
Chestertown and its ZIP codes
Chestertown at a glance
- Chestertown is about 3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,346, 48% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $344,000 (18% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,206 a month.
Local data for Chestertown, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chestertown, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,346
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$344,000
Median rent
$1,206/mo
Homeownership
51.8%
Bachelor's or higher
53.2%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (841), Irish Americans (736), Italian Americans (352).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Chestertown.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,247
7,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$175M
FY 2026, $9,115 per person
How people get to work
Chestertown, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.5%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked24.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chestertown, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
794
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
460
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chestertown, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Chestertown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingstownCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 2.3 |
| WortonCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.9 |
| ButlertownCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.8 |
| FairleeCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.8 |
| Chesapeake LandingCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| Church HillTown | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| KennedyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Still PondCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| CrumptonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| EdesvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| TolchesterCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| BettertonTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| Rock HallTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| SudlersvilleTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| BarclayTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chestertown, MD in?
- Chestertown is in Kent County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Chestertown, MD?
- About 5,594 people live in Chestertown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chestertown?
- Nearby places include Kingstown (1.2 mi), Worton (4.2 mi), Butlertown (4.7 mi), Fairlee (5.2 mi), Chesapeake Landing (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023