Tilghman Island is a CDP located in Talbot County Maryland. Tilghman Island has a 2024 population of 833. Tilghman Island is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 831 in 2020.
The average household income in Tilghman Island is $98,981 with a poverty rate of 8.23%. The median age in Tilghman Island is 56.7 years: 57.6 years for males, and 56.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tilghman Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 821 | 99.39% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 375 | 2.2 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Married | 202 | 2.68 | 96.5 | 3.5 |
| Non Family | 127 | 1.21 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Male | 25 | 2.24 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 21 | 3.52 | 100 | 0 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
89.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 15.3% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 8.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 9.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 12.52% |
| High School Graduate | 198 | 30.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 5.1% |
| Some College | 121 | 18.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 638 | 510 | 139 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,859 | $110,547 | $126,000 |
| High School Graduate | $22,206 | $0 | $21,912 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,500 | $0 | $40,526 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $44,167 |
$32,500
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$40,526
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.74% of Tilghman Island residents speak only English, while 6.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 793 | 68 | 8.58% |
8.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.24%
Male Poverty Rate
5.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tilghman Island is White, with 8.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tilghman Island is White, with 8.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.33% |
| Some College | 3.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,625 | $132,114 |
| Households | $55,208 | $98,981 |
| Married Families | $76,042 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $34,280 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
61.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 18 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 8.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.67%
Born in Tilghman Island
96.85%
Native Born
3.15%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
96.85% of Tilghman Island residents were born in the United States, with 71.67% having been born in Maryland. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 833 | 3 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 830 | 4 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 826 | -11 | -1.31% |
| 2021 | 837 | 6 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 831 | -174 | -17.31% |
| 2019 | 1,005 | 186 | 22.71% |
| 2018 | 819 | 28 | 3.54% |
| 2017 | 791 | -101 | -11.32% |
| 2016 | 892 | -60 | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 952 | -19 | -1.96% |
| 2014 | 971 | -93 | -8.74% |
| 2013 | 1,064 | 245 | 29.91% |
| 2012 | 819 | 11 | 1.36% |
| 2011 | 808 | 24 | 3.06% |
| 2010 | 784 | 0 | 0% |