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Talbot County, Maryland
Talbot County, Maryland. Talbot County had 38,238 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020, faster than Maryland (+1.4%). It holds 7 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 24041.
Talbot County is the county of the Easton, MD micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,238
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 37,526 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,917
Median household income
$84,811
±$6,636 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$409,700
±$19,234 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,256
±$149 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
How many people live in Talbot County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 37,526 residents in Talbot County. The Census Bureau estimates 38,238 for July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, faster than Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 37,917 over 269 square miles of land.
| Measure | Talbot County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 37,917 | 6,206,011 | +750 |
| Households | 16,433±328 | 2,362,928 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.05 | 2.57 | +0.10 |
| Housing units | 19,720±34 | 2,560,784 | −527 |
Talbot County's population since 2000
From 33,812 in 2000 to 38,238 in 2025: up 13.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Talbot County?
Talbot County holds 7 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Easton with 17,293 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Easton | 17,101 | $74,653 |
|---|---|---|
| Trappe | 1,177 | $60,917 |
| St. Michaels | 1,049 | $78,265 |
| Tilghman Island | 807 | $45,625 |
| Oxford | 611 | $83,207 |
| CordovaGEOID 2419900 | 551 | $64,196 |
| Queen Anne, Queen Anne's CountyGEOID 2464500 | 192 | $78,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Talbot County?
The median resident of Talbot County is 51.2 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 29.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.2%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Talbot County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.2±0.5 | 39.4 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 18.6%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.6%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.6% | 12.5% | +2.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.8%±0.6 pts | 46.6% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.2%±0.4 pts | 28.9% | +2.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.1 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0%±1.2 pts | 16.6% | +1.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.9%±1.2 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.3%±1.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±0.7 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1%±1.3 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.0%±2.1 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.7%±1.7 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±0.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Talbot County earn?
Half of Talbot County's 16,433 households earn less than $84,811 a year (±$6,636), against $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $90,514 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Talbot County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,811±$6,636 | $103,678 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $126,276±$7,749 | $136,642 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,059±$3,446 | $52,979 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3%±1.6 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5%±5.0 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3%±1.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1%±1.9 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Talbot County?
Owners occupy 75.1% of Talbot County's occupied homes and renters 24.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $409,700 by its owner (±$19,234). The median renter pays $1,256 a month including utilities, and 43.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Talbot County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $409,700±$19,234 | $419,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,256±$149 | $1,705 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.4%±5.9 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,144±$97 | $2,347 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.1%±2.5 pts | 67.6% | +4.8 pts |
| Housing units | 19,720±34 | 2,560,784 | −527 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7%±3.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.0%±2.0 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.0%±2.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Talbot County building?
Builders took permits for 198 new housing units across Talbot County in 2025 (198 single-family), 5.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Talbot County get to work?
71.9% of Talbot County's workers drive alone and 15.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Talbot County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.4%±1.4 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±1.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.9%±2.3 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±1.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.1%±2.3 pts | 19.3% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min±1.4 | 31.1 min | −3.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Talbot County's census tracts?
Talbot County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,561 (Tract 9603) to $146,602 (Tract 9602.01).
| Tract 960124041960100 | 3,842±432 | $112,953 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602.0124041960201 | 4,153±509 | $146,602 |
| Tract 960324041960300 | 3,789±480 | $52,561 |
| Tract 960424041960400 | 6,182±615 | $63,664 |
| Tract 9605.0124041960501 | 4,542±421 | $82,173 |
| Tract 9605.0224041960502 | 3,951±438 | $87,429 |
| Tract 960624041960600 | 1,723±254 | $116,538 |
| Tract 960724041960700 | 3,949±445 | $89,375 |
| Tract 960824041960800 | 1,905±235 | $79,750 |
| Tract 960924041960900 | 3,881±387 | $75,575 |
| Tract 990024041990000 | 0±14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Talbot County compare with Maryland's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 19th of 24 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 24 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 24 |
| Median household income | 14th of 24 |
| Median home value | 10th of 24 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 24 |
| Poverty rate | 14th of 24 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 24 |
| Median age | 1st of 24 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Talbot County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.