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Tilghman Island

Maryland · 807 residents · 2.397 sq mi
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Tilghman Island has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,792. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,200. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
807
−6%since 2000
from 854 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
337 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 356 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.4
+28%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5827148459761K2000201020202024Tilghman Island
2024741
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,792
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,763 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,686
+143%since 2000
from $13,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,200
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+56%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(754)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(18)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score11.3%(91)
Diversity Score
11
+377%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+86%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
49.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tilghman Island, Maryland?

Tilghman Island, Maryland has about 807 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tilghman Island, Maryland earns about $53,792 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 $304,200.

How educated are people in Tilghman Island, Maryland?

About 22.4% 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 8.2% 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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