Population 37,917 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Talbot County
Household size in Talbot County
| Period | Talbot County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Talbot County are small: just 2.33 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.40 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Talbot County
| Period | Talbot County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.9 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.9 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Talbot County skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Maryland county is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Talbot County
| Period | Talbot County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Talbot County than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Talbot County
Renters in Talbot County
| Period | Talbot County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.0% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Talbot County own their homes; 24.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 37.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Talbot County
| Period | Talbot County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.6% of the housing in Talbot County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Talbot County
| Period | Talbot County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Talbot County was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Talbot County
| Period | Talbot County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,003 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,156 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,227 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,411 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$408 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in Talbot County runs $1,411 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $408 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Talbot County
Bachelor's degrees in Talbot County
| Period | Talbot County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.7% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.9% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.0% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Talbot County (40.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in Maryland as a whole (43.4%). The share with a degree is up 8.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Talbot County
| Period | Talbot County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Talbot County is a bit above the national rate: 92.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Maryland as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Talbot County
| Period | Talbot County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Talbot County runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Talbot County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot County | 2.33 | 49.9 | 10.0% | 24.9% | 14.6% | 1982 | $1,411 | 40.0% | 92.1% | 4.2% |
| Caroline County | 2.67 | 40.9 | 15.3% | 28.1% | 7.9% | 1980 | $1,301 | 16.2% | 83.8% | 5.8% |
| Sussex County | 2.44 | 50.0 | 10.0% | 18.4% | 18.9% | 1997 | $1,429 | 31.4% | 89.4% | 5.1% |
| Alexandria City | 2.16 | 38.9 | 7.8% | 57.9% | 6.5% | 1973 | $2,278 | 64.9% | 92.2% | 3.4% |
| Arlington County | 2.22 | 37.2 | 5.4% | 58.7% | 8.8% | 1973 | $2,524 | 76.4% | 94.9% | 3.4% |
| Falls Church City | 2.45 | 40.2 | 6.1% | 47.5% | 5.1% | 1973 | $2,271 | 79.9% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| Fairfax County | 2.85 | 40.1 | 7.6% | 31.4% | 4.6% | 1982 | $2,579 | 64.9% | 93.0% | 4.2% |
| Fairfax City | 2.74 | 36.8 | 6.5% | 30.1% | 3.4% | 1970 | $2,239 | 62.5% | 90.3% | 3.2% |
| Prince William County | 3.21 | 37.1 | 12.2% | 25.7% | 4.5% | 1993 | $2,274 | 44.9% | 90.0% | 4.6% |
| Manassas Park City | 3.71 | 36.3 | 12.9% | 33.5% | 6.4% | 1983 | $2,042 | 25.7% | 78.8% | 5.5% |
| Manassas City | 3.17 | 35.3 | 12.6% | 28.5% | 3.3% | 1985 | $1,893 | 33.7% | 81.2% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Talbot County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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