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Chestertown CDP, NY

ZIP 12817 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12817

12817 has a population of 2,023 with a median age of 60.2 yrs (50.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.5%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
3.2%-46% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.1%-100% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
7.9%-64% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.0%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
38.2%+134% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.3%-52% vs US avg
x
High school
30.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.3%-26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
43.3%+28% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.4%+26% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.9%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
7.1%-38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 12817

Poverty Rate
7.1%-38% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.5%-57% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.3%-72% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,023
Median age60.2
Poverty rate7.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.5%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.0%
Asian3.2%
Foreign-born12.4%