Chestertown is a town located in Kent County, in the state of Maryland (MD), United States. Nestled in the South Atlantic division of the South region, it covers an area of 2.6 square miles (7.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 22 ft. With a population of approximately 4,746 residents, Chestertown offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 42.86% males and 57.14% females, and it has a population density of 818.39 people per square mile (702.08/km²). Chestertown lies at a latitude of 39.22 and a longitude of -76.07, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (4.9%), followed by English (16.4%), German (14.5%), and Scotch-Irish (2.5%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 21620.