Talbot County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Name: Talbot County, Maryland Demographics
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Talbot County, Maryland has a population of 37,917, the 19th most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $84,811 and the median home value is $409,700. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Talbot County Quick Facts

Population 37,917

Median Household Income $84,811

Median Home Value $409,700

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 51.2 years

Homeownership Rate 75.1%

Affordability Ratio 4.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 42.0%

High School Graduation 92.1%

Cities/Places 6

Population 37,917 19th of 24

Median Income $84,811 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Talbot County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	37,707	37,917	+0.6%
Median household income	$84,378	$84,811	+0.5%
Median home value	$398,300	$409,700	+2.9%

Median Household Income

Talbot

$84,811

$103,678

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Talbot

$409,700

$419,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.9%

$25K-$50K 16.5%

$50K-$100K 26.9%

$100K+ 42.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

3.1%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

2.3%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

8.5%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

10.7%

$200K+

15.8%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

56.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.1%

Renter 24.9%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,256/mo 17.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.6%

18-34

16.0%

35-54

20.6%

55-74

30.6%

75+

14.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Talbot County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Easton	17,308	$74,653	11.0%	$358,900
St. Michaels	1,240	$78,265	5.8%	$565,600
Trappe	1,055	$60,917	9.3%	$242,600
Tilghman Island	741	$45,625	13.4%	$299,400
Oxford	706	$83,207	13.3%	$791,700
Cordova	448	$64,196	0.0%	$320,400

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Population Overview

Talbot County is located in Maryland with a total population of 37,917. It is the 19th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Talbot County is 51.2 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 14.2% 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 $84,811. This is 18% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $409,700. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Talbot County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.8% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (12.2%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

42.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.1%. Notably, 17.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Talbot County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maryland and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Talbot County, Maryland?

Talbot County has a population of 37,917, making it the 19th most populous county in Maryland.

What is the median income in Talbot County?

The median household income in Talbot County is $84,811 with a poverty rate of 9.3%.

How many cities are in Talbot County, Maryland?

Talbot County contains 6 Census-designated places.