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 $108,486 with a poverty rate of 9.95%. The median age in Tilghman Island is 57.8 years: 60 years for males, and 57.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tilghman Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 864 | 98.86% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.14% |
| 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 | 405 | 2.16 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Married | 218 | 2.66 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Non Family | 153 | 1.04 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Female | 18 | 3.72 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 16 | 4.31 | 100 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
88.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 12.04% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 9.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 9.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 13.67% |
| High School Graduate | 247 | 36.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 5.05% |
| Some College | 94 | 13.97% |
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 | 620 | 505 | 137 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 43 | 7 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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 | $117,917 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $115,500 | $0 | $86,563 |
| High School Graduate | $24,212 | $40,972 | $22,772 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,457 | $41,991 | $0 |
| Some College | $50,917 | $0 | $51,000 |
$40,457
Average Earnings
$41,991
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.33% of Tilghman Island residents speak only English, while 6.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 821 | 87 | 10.6% |
9.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.49%
Male Poverty Rate
4.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tilghman Island is White, with 10.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tilghman Island is White, with 10.6% 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 10.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.17% |
| Some College | 7.64% |
| High School | 5.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,125 | $154,205 |
| Households | $64,931 | $108,486 |
| Married Families | $91,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,285 | $30,407 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 6.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
70.71%
Born in Tilghman Island
97.14%
Native Born
2.86%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.86%
Naturalized
97.14% of Tilghman Island residents were born in the United States, with 70.71% having been born in Maryland. 0% 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% |