Chestertown, NY Demographics

A map of Chestertown's Population by Race

Chestertown, New York has an estimated population of 499, a large decrease from the 586 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chestertown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chestertown has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chestertown, that probability was 12.1% in 2020 and 11.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chestertown is ranked the 1057th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Chestertown was ranked the 1004th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chestertown's White Population

470 residents of Chestertown, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chestertown is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Chestertown ranks 177th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chestertown's White population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. White residents' share of Chestertown's population has increased from 93.7% to 94.2%.

Chestertown is more White than neighboring Pottersville (78.6% White), Warrensburg (88.9% White), and North Creek (92.3% White). Chestertown is less White than neighboring Bolton Landing (100% White), and Schroon Lake (94.9% White).

Chestertown's Black Population

0 residents of Chestertown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chestertown is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Chestertown ranks 1152nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chestertown's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Chestertown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Chestertown is less Black than neighboring Pottersville (0.7% Black), and North Creek (2.2% Black).

Chestertown's Asian Population

0 residents of Chestertown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chestertown is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Chestertown ranks 1035th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chestertown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Chestertown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Chestertown is less Asian than neighboring Warrensburg (3.6% Asian).

Chestertown's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Chestertown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chestertown is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Chestertown ranks 855th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chestertown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Chestertown's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.0%.

Chestertown is less Hispanic than neighboring Pottersville (0.7% Hispanic), and Warrensburg (4.2% Hispanic).

Chestertown's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Chestertown, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chestertown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Chestertown ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chestertown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chestertown's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.4%.

Chestertown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Warrensburg (0% Native American/Other), Bolton Landing (0% Native American/Other), Schroon Lake (0.7% Native American/Other), and North Creek (0% Native American/Other). Chestertown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pottersville (4.3% Native American/Other).

Chestertown's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Chestertown, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chestertown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Chestertown ranks 1232nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chestertown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Chestertown's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.4%.

Chestertown is more Multiracial than neighboring Bolton Landing (0% Multiracial). Chestertown is less Multiracial than neighboring Pottersville (15.7% Multiracial), Schroon Lake (4.5% Multiracial), and North Creek (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.