Talbot County, Maryland
Located in Maryland, Talbot County has a population of 37,917 residents and a median age of 51.2 years, making it the #1,256 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.3%. The median home value is $409,700, and the median household income is $84,811, which is 13% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Talbot County, 42.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 24.6% above the national average, ranking #224 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Talbot County is 78.9 years. 14.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
12.1% of adults in Talbot County smoke , 31.7% are obese , and 22.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 42.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 12.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 8.8 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
13.9% of children in Talbot County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 12.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Talbot County is 77.7%. The mean commute time is 27.4 min, which is 0.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Talbot County voted Republican with a margin of 0.0%. The vote was 49.1% Dem / 49.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.