Talbot County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Talbot County is located in Maryland with a total population of 37,707. It is the 19th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Talbot County is 51.1 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. 14.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Talbot County is $84,378. This is 17% lower than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $398,300. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $397,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Talbot County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.2% vs 47.4%). The Black or African American population (12.0%) is well below the state average of 29.2%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.

Education

41.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 42.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%. Notably, 18.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.