COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Talbot County

Maryland · 30,549 residents · 268.556 sq mi

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Talbot County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,885. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $117,000. With a median age of 39.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 39.7

US median: 33.0

More educated

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

30,549

−10%vs 2000

vs 33,812 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

114 / sq mi

−10%vs 2000

vs 126 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

39.7

−8%vs 2000

vs 43.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202438K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,885

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $43,532 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,755

−33%vs 2000

vs $28,164 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.5%

+0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$117,000

+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $151,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$429

+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $552 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

68.1%

−3.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.6% in 2000

31.9% rent

Afford Score

3.7

+5%vs 2000

vs 3.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic81.2%(27,456)

Black15.3%(5,161)

Hispanic / Latino1.8%(615)

Asian0.8%(269)

Other0%

Diversity Score38%(12,857)

1990

White, non-Hispanic81.4%(24,852)

Black18%(5,501)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(123)

Asian0.2%(56)

Other0.5%(140)

Diversity Score38.9%(11,887)

Diversity Score

+2%vs 2000

vs 38 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.0%

−4.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 27.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.5%

−7.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

7.5%

−3.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.6 min

+21%vs 2000

vs 16.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talbot County, Maryland?

Talbot County, Maryland has about 30,549 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Talbot County, Maryland?

The typical household in Talbot County, Maryland earns about $31,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talbot County, Maryland expensive?

In Talbot County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $117,000, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Talbot County, Maryland?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Talbot County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Talbot County, Maryland?

About 8.5% of people in Talbot County, 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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