Chestertown, NY

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558
TOTAL POPULATION
234
MALE POPULATION
324
FEMALE POPULATION
72.22
MALES / 100 FEMALES
138.46
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,410
PER CAPITA INCOME
$49,261
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,423
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
43.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
57.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.31
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
372
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
74.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
22.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chestertown Zip Codes

Chestertown Area Codes

Race in Chestertown

The most populous races in Chestertown are White / Caucasian (521 | 93.4%), Two or more Races (23 | 4.1%), and Some other Race (14 | 2.5%).
Race in Chestertown
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian52193.4%
Two or more Races234.1%
Some other Race142.5%
Total558100.0%

Ancestry in Chestertown

The most populous ancestries reported in Chestertown are Irish (348 | 62.4%), German (119 | 21.3%), European (68 | 12.2%), Norwegian (22 | 3.9%), and English (15 | 2.7%), together accounting for 102.5% of all Chestertown residents.
Ancestry in Chestertown
Ancestry# Population% Population
Czech71.3%
English152.7%
European6812.2%
French Canadian81.4%
German11921.3%
Irish34862.4%
Italian142.5%
Norwegian223.9%
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Immigrants in Chestertown

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chestertown came from England (6 | 1.1%), Europe (6 | 1.1%), and Northern Europe (6 | 1.1%), together accounting for 3.2% of all Chestertown residents.
Immigrants in Chestertown
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
England61.1%
Europe61.1%
Northern Europe61.1%
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Sex and Age in Chestertown

Sex and Age in Chestertown

The most populous age groups in Chestertown are 55 to 59 Years (37 | 15.8%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (81 | 25.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chestertown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Years10 (4.3%)18 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)9 (2.8%)
15 to 19 Years12 (5.1%)81 (25.0%)
20 to 24 Years10 (4.3%)36 (11.1%)
25 to 29 Years30 (12.8%)13 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)24 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Years5 (2.1%)17 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years15 (6.4%)16 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years22 (9.4%)19 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years34 (14.5%)24 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years37 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years28 (12.0%)25 (7.7%)
65 to 69 Years31 (13.3%)6 (1.8%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (1.8%)
Total234 (100.0%)324 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chestertown

Median Family Size in Chestertown

The median family size in Chestertown is 2.58 persons per family, with married-couple families (70 | 41.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.99 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (42 | 25.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.74 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chestertown
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple70 (41.9%)2.99
Single Male/Father55 (32.9%)2.71
Single Female/Mother42 (25.2%)1.74
Total Families167 (100.0%)2.58

Median Household Size in Chestertown

The median household size in Chestertown is 2.32 persons per household, with married-couple households (70 | 29.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.99 persons per household. non-family households (71 | 29.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.45 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chestertown
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple70 (29.4%)2.99
Single Male/Father55 (23.1%)2.85
Single Female/Mother42 (17.6%)1.98
Non-family71 (29.8%)1.45
Total Households238 (100.0%)2.32

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chestertown

Out of a total of 238 households in Chestertown, 167 (70.2%) are family households, while 71 (29.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 72, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 36.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chestertown
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-36 (15.1%)
2-Person Households72 (30.2%)35 (14.7%)
3-Person Households68 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households16 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households11 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total167 (70.2%)71 (29.8%)

Female Fertility in Chestertown

Fertility by Age in Chestertown

Female Fertility by Age in Chestertown
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chestertown

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chestertown
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Chestertown

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chestertown
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chestertown

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chestertown
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Chestertown

Income Overview in Chestertown

Per Capita Income in Chestertown is $29,410, while median incomes of families and households are $49,261 and $61,423 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income558$29,410
Median Family Income167$49,261
Mean Family Income167$61,099
Median Household Income238$61,423
Mean Household Income238$75,444
Income Deficit167$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)55843.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)55857.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5580.31

Earnings by Sex in Chestertown

Average Earnings in Chestertown are $29,342, $42,500 for men and $24,224 for women, a difference of 43.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Chestertown
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male208 (47.9%)$42,500
Female226 (52.1%)$24,224
Total434 (100.0%)$29,342

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chestertown

The most common earnings brackets in Chestertown are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (47 | 22.6%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (63 | 27.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chestertown
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)33 (14.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99921 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49918 (8.6%)6 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)48 (21.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)6 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49914 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (5.8%)29 (12.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99924 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9994 (1.9%)63 (27.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)8 (3.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99947 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99936 (17.3%)16 (7.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9997 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (6.7%)8 (3.5%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)9 (4.0%)
Total208 (100.0%)226 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chestertown

Average earnings in Chestertown are $52,568 for men and $33,750 for women, a difference of 35.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $69,286, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $59,531. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,500, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $47,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chestertown
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$59,531$0
Bachelor's Degree$69,286$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$52,568$33,750

Family Income in Chestertown

Family Income Brackets in Chestertown

According to the Chestertown family income data, there are 58 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Chestertown
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999116.6%
$25,000 to $34,9992112.6%
$35,000 to $49,9995834.7%
$50,000 to $74,9995432.3%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99974.2%
$150,000 to $199,999169.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chestertown

2-person families (108 | 64.7%) account for the highest median family income in Chestertown with $49,545 per family, while 2-person families (108 | 64.7%) have the highest median income of $24,772 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chestertown
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families108 (64.7%)$49,545
3-Person Families32 (19.2%)$0
4-Person Families27 (16.2%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total167 (100.0%)$49,261

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chestertown

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chestertown
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners0 (0.0%)$0
1 Earner68 (40.7%)$35,139
2 Earners83 (49.7%)$60,980
3+ Earners16 (9.6%)$0
Total167 (100.0%)$49,261

Household Income in Chestertown

Household Income Brackets in Chestertown

With 82 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Chestertown, accounting for 34.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Chestertown
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99983.4%
$15,000 to $24,99983.4%
$25,000 to $34,999218.8%
$35,000 to $49,9994016.8%
$50,000 to $74,9998234.5%
$75,000 to $99,9993615.1%
$100,000 to $149,999187.6%
$150,000 to $199,999166.7%
$200,000+93.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chestertown

The median household income in Chestertown is $61,423, with the highest median household income of $105,568 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 49 households (20.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 36 households (15.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chestertown
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years36 (15.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years49 (20.6%)$105,568
45 to 64 Years111 (46.6%)$60,372
65+ Years42 (17.6%)$60,625
Total238 (100.0%)$61,423

Poverty in Chestertown

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chestertown

With 21.4% poverty level for males and 5.6% for females among the residents of Chestertown, 6 to 11 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (100.0%) and 18 females (66.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chestertown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (100.0%)18 (66.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years18 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years11 (55.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years8 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (21.4%)18 (5.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chestertown

According to the poverty statistics in Chestertown, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chestertown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)9 (33.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years22 (100.0%)117 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years12 (40.0%)37 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years9 (45.0%)33 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years48 (85.7%)43 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years65 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years28 (90.3%)6 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total184 (78.6%)306 (94.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chestertown

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chestertown
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chestertown

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chestertown
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chestertown

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chestertown
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)11 (11.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Chestertown

Employment by Class of Employer in Chestertown

Among the 281 employed individuals in Chestertown, private company employees (178 | 63.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (51 | 18.1%), and state government employees (28 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chestertown
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17863.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5118.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations124.3%
Local Government Employees51.8%
State Government Employees2810.0%
Federal Government Employees72.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total281100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chestertown

According to the labor force statistics for Chestertown, out of the total population over 16 years of age (499), 74.5% or 372 individuals are in the labor force, with 22.6% or 84 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 46 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 80.0% or 48 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chestertown
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years60 (64.5%)48 (80.0%)
20 to 24 Years46 (100.0%)36 (78.3%)
25 to 29 Years12 (27.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years37 (69.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years72 (72.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years50 (94.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (91.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total372 (74.5%)84 (22.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chestertown

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chestertown
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School85 (81.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma46 (58.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree39 (88.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher62 (76.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total232 (75.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chestertown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chestertown are Management (32 | 11.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (29 | 10.1%), Computers & Mathematics (29 | 10.1%), and Business & Financial (8 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chestertown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chestertown, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (43.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (41.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (41.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (58.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (58.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chestertown
OccupationMaleFemale
Management14 (43.8%)18 (56.2%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science12 (41.4%)17 (58.6%)
Computers & Mathematics12 (41.4%)17 (58.6%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)26 (37.7%)43 (62.3%)
Total (Overall)179 (62.2%)109 (37.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chestertown are Food Preparation & Serving (12 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (10 | 3.5%), and Healthcare Support (4 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Chestertown

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Chestertown
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)179 (62.2%)109 (37.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chestertown are Sales & Related (56 | 19.4%), and Office & Administration (44 | 15.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chestertown

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chestertown
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related15 (26.8%)41 (73.2%)
Office & Administration28 (63.6%)16 (36.4%)
Total (Category)43 (43.0%)57 (57.0%)
Total (Overall)179 (62.2%)109 (37.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chestertown are , and Construction & Extraction (67 | 23.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chestertown

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chestertown
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction58 (86.6%)9 (13.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)58 (86.6%)9 (13.4%)
Total (Overall)179 (62.2%)109 (37.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chestertown are , and Transportation (26 | 9.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chestertown

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chestertown
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)179 (62.2%)109 (37.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chestertown

Employment Industries in Chestertown

The major employment industries in Chestertown include Retail Trade (86 | 29.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (61 | 21.2%), Construction (44 | 15.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (40 | 13.9%), and Finance & Insurance (24 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Chestertown

Employment Industries by Sex in Chestertown

The Chestertown industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Retail Trade (47.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chestertown
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction35 (79.5%)9 (20.4%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Retail Trade45 (52.3%)41 (47.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance53 (86.9%)8 (13.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services22 (55.0%)18 (45.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total179 (62.2%)109 (37.9%)

Education in Chestertown

School Enrollment in Chestertown

The most common levels of schooling among the 70 students in Chestertown are high school (33 | 47.1%), elementary school (28 | 40.0%), and middle school (9 | 12.9%).
School Enrollment in Chestertown
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School2840.0%
Middle School912.9%
High School3347.1%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total70100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chestertown

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chestertown
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chestertown

Social sciences (18 | 22.2%), visual & performing arts (18 | 22.2%), business (14 | 17.3%), liberal arts & history (14 | 17.3%), and computers & mathematics (9 | 11.1%) are the most common fields of study among 81 individuals in Chestertown who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chestertown
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics911.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences1822.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business1417.3%
Education89.9%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History1417.3%
Visual & Performing Arts1822.2%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total81100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chestertown

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chestertown

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chestertown are males with 2 vehicles (103, accounting for 59.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (81, making up 94.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chestertown
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)6 (5.5%)
1 Vehicle10 (5.8%)6 (5.5%)
2 Vehicles103 (59.9%)81 (74.3%)
3 Vehicles26 (15.1%)16 (14.7%)
4 Vehicles33 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total172 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chestertown

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chestertown are less than 5 minutes (72 commuters, 30.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (48 commuters, 20.2%), and 60 to 89 minutes (42 commuters, 17.6%).
Commute Time in Chestertown
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7230.2%
5 to 9 Minutes52.1%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes4820.2%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes72.9%
30 to 34 Minutes208.4%
35 to 39 Minutes104.2%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes229.2%
60 to 89 Minutes4217.6%
90 or more Minutes125.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Chestertown

The most common commute times in Chestertown are 15 to 19 minutes (40 commuters, 23.3%) for males and less than 5 minutes (35 commuters, 53.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chestertown
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes37 (21.5%)35 (53.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes5 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes40 (23.3%)8 (12.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes7 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes14 (8.1%)6 (9.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes10 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes22 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes33 (19.2%)9 (13.6%)
90 or more Minutes4 (2.3%)8 (12.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chestertown

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chestertown are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (37, 21.5%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (22, 33.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chestertown
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM8 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)17 (25.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM19 (11.1%)8 (12.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM28 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM17 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM14 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM37 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM12 (7.0%)6 (9.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM12 (7.0%)13 (19.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)22 (33.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM25 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total172 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chestertown

Occupancy by Ownership in Chestertown

Of the total 238 dwellings in Chestertown, owner-occupied units account for 127 (53.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 111 (46.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chestertown
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units12753.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11146.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units238100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chestertown

Occupancy by Household Size in Chestertown
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3615.1%
2-Person Household10745.0%
3-Person Household6828.6%
4+ Person Household2711.3%
Total Housing Units238100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chestertown

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chestertown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household28 (77.8%)8 (22.2%)
2-Person Household40 (37.4%)67 (62.6%)
3-Person Household32 (47.1%)36 (52.9%)
4+ Person Household27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units127 (53.4%)111 (46.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chestertown

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chestertown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11 (10.4%)95 (89.6%)
High School Diploma31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree40 (83.3%)8 (16.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher45 (84.9%)8 (15.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chestertown

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chestertown
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5422.7%
35 to 44 Years3113.0%
45 to 54 Years4518.9%
55 to 64 Years6627.7%
65 to 74 Years3414.3%
75 to 84 Years83.4%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total238100.0%

Housing Finances in Chestertown

Median Income by Occupancy in Chestertown

Median Income by Occupancy in Chestertown
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied127 (53.4%)$61,741
Renter-Occupied111 (46.6%)$61,182
Average238 (100.0%)$61,423

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chestertown

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chestertown
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)8 (7.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)8 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99921 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99918 (14.2%)22 (19.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99945 (35.4%)37 (33.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)36 (32.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99918 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more25 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chestertown

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chestertown
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4995 (3.9%)8 (7.2%)
$500 to $79937 (29.1%)73 (65.8%)
$800 to $99925 (19.7%)22 (19.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49918 (14.2%)8 (7.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99931 (24.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49911 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chestertown

Housing Structures in Chestertown

Housing Structures in Chestertown
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12251.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments10343.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments83.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other52.1%
Total238100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chestertown

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chestertown
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)103 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (53.4%)111 (46.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chestertown

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chestertown
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)22 (19.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms34 (26.8%)81 (73.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms63 (49.6%)8 (7.2%)
8 or more Rooms30 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chestertown

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chestertown
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas28 (22.1%)8 (7.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas22 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity5 (3.9%)73 (65.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene57 (44.9%)30 (27.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels15 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chestertown

Household Vehicle Usage in Chestertown
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)8 (7.2%)
1 Vehicle6 (4.7%)44 (39.6%)
2 Vehicles83 (65.3%)59 (53.1%)
3 or more Vehicles38 (29.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chestertown

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chestertown

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units14113
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs--
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chestertown

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chestertown
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9995 (35.7%)15 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9999 (64.3%)82 (72.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)16 (14.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chestertown

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chestertown
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)21 (18.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9995 (35.7%)18 (15.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)40 (35.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more9 (64.3%)18 (15.9%)
Total14 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chestertown

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chestertown
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x14 (100.0%)61,563 (54,480.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)27 (23.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)60 (53.1%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)8 (7.1%)
Total14 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chestertown

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chestertown
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4995 (35.7%)34 (30.1%)
$800 to $1,4999 (64.3%)26 (23.0%)
Total14 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chestertown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chestertown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chestertown
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years49 (73.1%)18 (26.9%)
35 to 44 Years53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years81 (81.8%)18 (18.2%)
55 to 64 Years68 (75.6%)22 (24.4%)
65 to 74 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total500 (89.6%)58 (10.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chestertown

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chestertown
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chestertown

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chestertown
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00016 (72.7%)6 (27.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99996 (70.6%)40 (29.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99968 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over152 (92.7%)12 (7.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chestertown

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chestertown
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 622 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years28 (40.0%)42 (60.0%)
19 to 25 Years46 (43.4%)96 (90.6%)
25 to 34 Years49 (73.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years16 (30.2%)37 (69.8%)
45 to 54 Years23 (23.2%)58 (58.6%)
55 to 64 Years24 (26.7%)44 (48.9%)
65 to 74 Years37 (100.0%)28 (75.7%)
75 Years and over14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total259 (46.4%)305 (54.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chestertown

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chestertown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (33.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (13.5%)53 (52.5%)
65 to 74 Years3 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chestertown

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chestertown: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)22 (21.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chestertown: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (33.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (13.5%)9 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chestertown: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (3.5%)22 (21.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (42.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chestertown: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (3.5%)3 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chestertown: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (3.5%)3 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (42.9%)

Technology Access in Chestertown

Computing Device Access in Chestertown

Computing Device Access in Chestertown
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop15163.4%
Smartphone18075.6%
Tablet16268.1%
No Computing Device3012.6%
Total238100.0%

Internet Access in Chestertown

Internet Access in Chestertown
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home20385.3%
Cellular Data Only52.1%
Satellite Internet83.4%
No Internet3012.6%
Total238100.0%

Chestertown Summary

Chestertown is a town located in the Adirondack Mountains of Warren County, New York, United States. The population was 1,717 at the 2010 census. The town is named after the Chestertown, Maryland, which was the hometown of an early settler.

History

The area that is now Chestertown was first settled in 1786 by a group of settlers from Connecticut. The town was originally part of the town of Thurman, but was separated in 1817 and incorporated as the town of Chestertown.
The town was an important center of the lumber industry in the 19th century. The town was also home to several iron ore mines, which were in operation until the early 20th century.

Geography

Chestertown is located in the Adirondack Mountains of Warren County, New York. The town is bordered by the towns of Thurman to the north, Johnsburg to the east, and Chester to the south. The town is located approximately 30 miles south of the city of Glens Falls.
The town has a total area of 44.2 square miles, of which 44.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The highest point in the town is an unnamed peak in the Adirondack Mountains, which has an elevation of 2,890 feet above sea level.

Economy

The economy of Chestertown is largely based on tourism. The town is home to several ski resorts, including Hickory Ski Center and Gore Mountain. The town is also home to several campgrounds, including Chestertown Campground and Chestertown Beach.
The town is also home to several businesses, including a lumber mill, a sawmill, and a furniture factory.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,717 people, 717 households, and 463 families residing in the town. The population density was 38.9 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the town was $20,945. About 10.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chestertown?
Total Population of Chestertown is 558.
What is the Total Male Population of Chestertown?
Total Male Population of Chestertown is 234.
What is the Total Female Population of Chestertown?
Total Female Population of Chestertown is 324.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chestertown?
There are 72.22 Males per 100 Females in Chestertown.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chestertown?
There are 138.46 Females per 100 Males in Chestertown.
What is the Median Population Age in Chestertown?
Median Population Age in Chestertown is 39.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chestertown
Average Family Size in Chestertown is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chestertown
Average Household Size in Chestertown is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chestertown?
Per Capita income in Chestertown is $29,410.
What is the Median Family Income in Chestertown?
Median Family Income in Chestertown is $49,261.
What is the Median Household income in Chestertown?
Median Household Income in Chestertown is $61,423.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chestertown?
Income or Wage Gap in Chestertown is 43.0%.
Women in Chestertown earn 57.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chestertown?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chestertown is 0.31.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chestertown?
There are 372 People in the Labor Forcein in Chestertown.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chestertown?
74.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Chestertown.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chestertown?
Unemployment Rate in Chestertown is 22.6%.