Talbot County, MD Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Talbot County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,521 | 6,103,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 78.7 | 492.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.02% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 51.5 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,211 | 2,338,890 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Talbot County grew by 4.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 37,707 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Talbot County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Talbot County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,789 | $101,971 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.86% | 4.27% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Talbot County is about 17% lower than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Talbot County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $423,437 | $285,029 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,247 | $1,661 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.7% | 67.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Talbot County is about 28.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,247 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Talbot County spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 153 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Talbot County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.3 | 28.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.6 | 57.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 153 | 240 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,734 | $7,433 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,727 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,154 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Maryland:
Allegany County (17.5 min), Wicomico County (17.8 min), Talbot County (18.3 min).
Slowest:
Charles County (41.7 min), Calvert County (35.3 min), Prince George's County (32.6 min).
The average commute time in Talbot County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in Maryland.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Talbot County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Talbot County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.4% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 2.58 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Maryland:
Howard County (0.5), Montgomery County (0.5), Talbot County (0.4).
Lowest:
Somerset County (0.2), Caroline County (0.2), Allegany County (0.2).
Health
Talbot County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Talbot County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.7% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Maryland:
Montgomery County (0.8), Howard County (0.8), Frederick County (0.8).
Lowest:
Baltimore city (0.8), Somerset County (0.8), Dorchester County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Talbot County, Maryland.
What is the population of Talbot County, Maryland?
The population of Talbot County, Maryland is 37,521, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Talbot County, Maryland?
The population density of Talbot County, Maryland is 78.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Talbot County, Maryland?
The median household income in Talbot County, Maryland is $84,789, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Talbot County, Maryland?
The median home price in Talbot County, Maryland is $423,437, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Talbot County, Maryland?
The unemployment rate in Talbot County, Maryland is 3.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.