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Talbot County

Maryland · 37,526 residents · 268.556 sq mi
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Talbot County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,102. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $334,000. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,526
+11%since 2000
from 33,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
140 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.7
+17%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K36K39K1990201020202024Talbot County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,102
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,532 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,193
+75%since 2000
from $28,164 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,122
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $552 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+31%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(28,065)
Black11.2%(4,186)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(3,352)
Asian1.4%(536)
Other3.7%(1,386)
Diversity Score52.3%(19,638)
Segregation Score28.9%(10,853)
Diversity Score
52
+38%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talbot County, Maryland?

Talbot County, Maryland has about 37,526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Talbot County, Maryland earns about $73,102 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 $334,000, and the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.

How educated are people in Talbot County, Maryland?

About 39.7% 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.

Has Talbot County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Talbot County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,977 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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