CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9608
Maryland · Talbot County · 1,905 residents · 17.14 sq mi
Notable rankings
#23highest old in MD58.3 yrs#64lowest low density in MD111.14/sq mi#201highest rent burden in MD64.8%#224lowest low rent in MD$1,193TRACT SHAPE · Talbot County, MD
The short version
Census Tract 9608 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $478,500. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,905
+2%since 2020
from 1,875 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
111 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 109 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
58.3
+7%since 2020
from 54.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,750
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,374
+10%since 2020
from $54,037 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
+1%since 2020
from 0.522 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.2%
Information9.2%
Other services9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
Construction7.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Public administration5.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$478,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $417,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,193
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,386 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.8%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+5%since 2020
from 5.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,762)
Black1.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(29)
Diversity Score14.4%(271)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,803)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(38)
Asian1.8%(34)
Other1.6%(30)
Diversity Score12.9%(246)
Diversity Score
13
−11%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.0 min
−11%since 2020
from 31.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
Female
43.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,905 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $79,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $478,500, and the typical rent is about $1,193 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 12.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Talbot CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024