Talbot County's estimated 2026 population is 38,181 with a growth rate of -0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Talbot County is the 19th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 37,876 and has seen a growth of 0.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 51.2 years
Female: 52.7 years
Male: 48.9 years
There are 30,872 adults, (11,210 of whom are seniors) in Talbot County.
Female: 19,659 (51.8%)
Male: 18,258 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Talbot County includes 75.55% White, 12.21% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,647 | 75.55% |
| Black or African American | 4,628 | 12.21% |
| Two or more races | 2,895 | 7.64% |
| Other race | 1,013 | 2.67% |
| Asian | 528 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 187 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.05% |
Talbot County's average per capita income is $55,286. Household income levels show a median of $84,811. The poverty rate stands at 9.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $134,301 | - |
| Families | $111,440 | $156,445 |
| Households | $84,811 | $126,276 |
| Non Families | $48,889 | $72,228 |
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