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Tilghman Island

Maryland · 741 residents · 2.397 sq mi
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Tilghman Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,400. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 56% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
741
−13%since 2000
from 854 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
309 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 356 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.1
+23%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5827148459761K2000201020202024Tilghman Island
2024741
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,763 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,001
+319%since 2000
from $13,851 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.663
+33%since 2010
from 0.500 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+81%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(833)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(696)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(34)
Asian1.5%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.4%(107)
Diversity Score
14
+511%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tilghman Island, Maryland?

Tilghman Island, Maryland has about 741 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tilghman Island, Maryland?

The typical household in Tilghman Island, Maryland earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tilghman Island, Maryland expensive?

In Tilghman Island, Maryland, the median home is worth about $299,400.

How educated are people in Tilghman Island, Maryland?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tilghman Island, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tilghman Island, Maryland?

About 13.4% of people in Tilghman Island, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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