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Tilghman Island

Maryland · 784 residents · 2.397 sq mi
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Tilghman Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,786. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,300. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
784
−8%since 2000
from 854 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
327 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 356 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.8
+16%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5827148459761K2000201020202024Tilghman Island
2024741
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,786
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,763 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,664
+230%since 2000
from $13,851 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,300
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
39.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+21%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(758)
Black1.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other3%(24)
Diversity Score13.2%(103)
Diversity Score
13
+458%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tilghman Island, Maryland?

Tilghman Island, Maryland has about 784 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tilghman Island, Maryland earns about $61,786 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 $269,300, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Tilghman Island, Maryland?

About 30.5% 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 8.4% of people in Tilghman Island, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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