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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Talbot County

Maryland · 33,812 residents · 268.556 sq mi
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Talbot County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,532. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $151,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,812
+11%since 1990
from 30,549 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
126 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 114 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.3
+9%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K36K39K1990201020202024Talbot County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,532
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,885 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,164
+50%since 1990
from $18,755 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $117,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $429 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
28.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−5%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(24,852)
Black18%(5,501)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(123)
Asian0.2%(56)
Diversity Score38.9%(11,887)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(27,456)
Black15.3%(5,161)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(615)
Asian0.8%(269)
Diversity Score38%(12,857)
Diversity Score
38
−2%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−17%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Talbot County to nearby counties

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Income$68,457+57%
Home value$290,100+91%
Population34,116−11%
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TALBOT COUNTY VS
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Income$112,826+159%
Home value$462,700+205%
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TALBOT COUNTY VS
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Home value$262,400+73%
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TALBOT COUNTY VS
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Income$133,922+208%
Home value$460,200+204%
Population94,484+147%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talbot County, Maryland?

Talbot County, Maryland has about 33,812 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Talbot County, Maryland earns about $43,532 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 $151,500, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Talbot County, Maryland?

About 27.8% 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 8.3% of people in Talbot County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Talbot County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Talbot County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,263 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9605.01Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9605.02Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9609Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9900
15 ZIP codes
ZIP 21601ZIP 21663ZIP 21673ZIP 21625ZIP 21654ZIP 21671ZIP 21662ZIP 21612ZIP 21676ZIP 21647ZIP 21679ZIP 21665ZIP 21624ZIP 21652ZIP 21653
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