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Tilghman Island

Maryland · 854 residents · 2.397 sq mi
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Tilghman Island has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,763. Population has grown 36% since 2009. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $118,500. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

854
+36%vs 2009
vs 626 in 2009
2000 – 2024
356 / sq mi
+36%vs 2009
vs 261 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
46.4
−16%vs 2009
vs 55.4 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
5827148459761K2000201020202024Tilghman Island
2024741
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,763
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $47,024 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$13,851
−60%vs 2009
vs $34,807 in 2009
US average: $21,522
17.7%
+4.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$118,500
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $308,100 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$543
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,031 in 2009
US average: $602
84.5%
−13.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 97.8% in 2009
15.5% rent
3.6
−45%vs 2009
vs 6.6 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic100%(626)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(833)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.4%(20)
2
vs 0 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
−23.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 32.8% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.4%
+9.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 68.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−15.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tilghman Island, Maryland?

Tilghman Island, Maryland has about 854 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Tilghman Island, Maryland earns about $32,763 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 $118,500, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Tilghman Island, Maryland?

About 9.3% 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 17.7% 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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