Talbot County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,917 | — | #1,256 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,811 | +12.9% | #428 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.2 years | +31.6% | #170 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $409,700 | +45.3% | #270 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,256 | +8.0% | #468 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -26.0% | #655 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Talbot County has a population of 37,917, making it the #1,256 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.2 years, which is 31.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Talbot County is $84,811, ranking #428 out of 3,222 counties — 12.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Talbot County is $409,700 (+45.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,256/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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96.1% of residents in Talbot County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Talbot County, Maryland
Talbot County, Maryland has a total population of 37,917, making it the 1,256th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Talbot County is 51.2 years, which is 31.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Talbot County is $84,811, which ranks #428 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Talbot County is $409,700, 45.3% above the national median. Renters in Talbot County pay a median gross rent of $1,256 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Talbot County, 42.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Talbot County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.6%).
All data for Talbot County, Maryland comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.