Talbot County, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 19th-largest in Maryland
The population of Talbot County, Maryland is 37,707 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest county in Maryland. The median household income is $84,378, the median home value is $398,300, and the median age is 51.1.
The population of Talbot County has grown 1.0% since 2010 (37,876 → 38,244), a +0.07% annualized rate.
37,707
Population
+0.07%
Annual growth
140
People / sq mi
$84,378
Median Income
$398,300
Median Home Value
Talbot County covers 269 sq mi of land at 140.4 people per square mile.
About Talbot County, MD
Talbot County is a county in Maryland with a population of 37,707. It ranks #19 among counties in Maryland by population. The median age is 51.1, older than the national median. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
The median household income in Talbot County is $84,378, above the US median of $74,580. 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $398,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,248. The homeownership rate of 72.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Talbot County reflects 41.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.3% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.8 minutes each way.
Talbot County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Talbot County had a population of 37,876 in 2010 and 38,244 in 2024, a 1.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,244 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.07%.
38,244
Population (2024)
37,876
Population (2010)
38,244
Peak (2024)
0.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,876 |
| 2011 | 37,952 |
| 2012 | 37,995 |
| 2013 | 37,909 |
| 2014 | 37,533 |
| 2015 | 37,431 |
| 2016 | 37,170 |
| 2017 | 37,057 |
| 2018 | 37,052 |
| 2019 | 37,186 |
| 2020 | 37,522 |
| 2021 | 37,792 |
| 2022 | 37,959 |
| 2023 | 38,067 |
| 2024 | 38,244 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
51.1
Median Age
52.0%
Female
48.0%
Male
29.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.4% · Seniors (65+): 29.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $84,378$-17,274 vs state |
| Mean household income | $121,378 |
| Per-capita income | $53,527 |
| Poverty rate | 7.3%+1.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Talbot County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.6%
Drive alone
2.7%
Carpool
72.7%
Public transit
14.3%
Work from home
25.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$398,300+$600 vs state
Median home value
$1,248
Median rent
72.7%
Homeownership rate
19,671
Total housing units
82.4%
Occupied
17.6%
Vacant
27.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.5%
With health insurance
93.7%
With broadband internet
34.2%
Foreign-born
9.0%
Veterans (18+)
16.4%
With a disability
90.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.0%
High School+
41.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Talbot County, Maryland has a population of 37,707 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest county in Maryland. Population density is 140 people per square mile.
The population of Talbot County has grown 1.0% since 2010 (37,876 → 38,244), a +0.07% annualized rate.
The median household income in Talbot County, Maryland is $84,378, with mean (average) household income of $121,378 and per-capita income of $53,527. 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Talbot County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (75.7%), Black or African American (12.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Talbot County, Maryland is 51.1 years. Residents are 52.0% female and 48.0% male.
The median home value in Talbot County is $398,300 and median monthly rent is $1,248. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,671 total housing units, 17.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Talbot County, Maryland is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Baltimore is among the largest cities associated with Talbot County, Maryland, with a population of 577,193.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.