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Tilghman Island

Maryland · 741 residents · 2.40 sq mi
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Tilghman Island is home to 741 people in Maryland. The median age is 57.1, about 18 years above the US median. 91% of homes are owner-occupied. That trails the Maryland median by roughly 56%. About 26% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The foreign-born share is 4%.

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

741
−13%since 2000
from 854 in 2000
2000 – 2024
309 / sq mi
+18%since 2009
from 261 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
57.1
+23%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.40 sq mi
Population, 20002024
5827148459761K2000201020202024Tilghman Island
2024741
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.4%(62)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.7%(5)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(39)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.3%(17)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.2%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.7%(94)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.9%(36)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.2%(61)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6423.8%(176)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420%(148)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.9%(51)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.9%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$45,625
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,763 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
13.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$299,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
90.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
9.4% rent
31.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.99 people
−10%since 2010
from 2.20 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
46.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
6.6
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
7
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(833)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(696)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(34)
Asian1.5%(11)
Other0%(0)
14
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(28)
Asian origin
Filipino1.1%(8)
Ancestry
German35.9%(266)
English26.9%(199)
Irish20.2%(150)
Scottish11.2%(83)
Italian8.4%(62)
American7.7%(57)
Polish3%(22)
Hungarian2.3%(17)
Dutch2.2%(16)
Croatian1.5%(11)
Danish1.1%(8)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Section 05

Education

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%
15.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
74.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
13.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
58.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
65.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
30.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
44.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
1.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2013
from 17.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
86.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
82.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
94.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
92.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.3%(52)
Married61.6%(197)
Widowed16.3%(52)
Divorced5.9%(19)
Women 15+
Never married3.8%(12)
Married52.4%(165)
Widowed28.3%(89)
Divorced15.6%(49)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2013
from 17.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
29.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
25.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
31.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
44.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
54.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
68.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)80%(8)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)80%(8)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era20%(2)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 10 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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