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Tilghman Island, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 784.
Population change since 2000: -8.2%
Males: 435  (55.6%)
Females: 349  (44.4%)
Median resident age:

57.6 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 21665, 21671.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,262 (it was $32,763 in 2000)
Tilghman Island:

$53,262
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $44,532 (it was $13,851 in 2000)

Tilghman Island CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $311,261 (it was $118,500 in 2000)
Tilghman Island:

$311,261
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $471,515; detached houses: $469,911; townhouses or other attached units: $366,259
March 2022 cost of living index in Tilghman Island: 92.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.2%

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  • Races in Tilghman Island, MD (2022)
    • 77193.3%White alone
    • 293.5%Hispanic
    • 50.6%Asian alone

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Ancestries: English (46.8%), Irish (10.4%), German (8.2%), Greek (7.9%), European (6.8%), American (6.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 2.70 square miles.

Population density: 290 people per square mile   (very low).

Tilghman Island, Maryland map

27 residents are foreign born (1.8% Europe, 1.3% Latin America).

This place:

3.3%
Maryland:

15.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,002 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,147 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bowie, MD (28.3 miles , pop. 50,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (39.2 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (109.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

St. Michaels, MD (2.8 miles ),
Oxford, MD (3.0 miles ),
North Beach, MD (3.3 miles ),
Chesapeake Beach, MD (3.3 miles ),
Deale, MD (3.5 miles ),
Shady Side, MD (3.6 miles ),
Owings, MD (3.8 miles ),
Galesville, MD (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 38.71 N, Longitude: 76.34 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 410

Distribution of median household income in Tilghman Island, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Tilghman Island, MD in 2022
Tilghman Island satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Maryland:

2.0%
Most common industries in Tilghman Island, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.6%)
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Social assistance (8.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.8%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (27.2%)
  • Construction (17.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.5%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Truck transportation (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (20.4%)
  • Social assistance (15.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.7%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (7.7%)
Most common occupations in Tilghman Island, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (12.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (27.2%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (8.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (4.6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8.2%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)

Average climate in Tilghman Island, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 78.1. This is about average.

City:

78.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2017 was 0.147. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.147
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.229. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.229
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.98. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.98
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Tilghman Island-area historical tornado activity is near Maryland state average. It is 12% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.2 miles away from the Tilghman Island place center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.1 miles away from the place center caused $150,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tilghman Island-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 103.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 113.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 103.1 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 115.3 miles away from Tilghman Island center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 115.6 miles away from Tilghman Island center
On 11/30/2017 at 21:47:31, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 59.2 miles away from Tilghman Island center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Talbot County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Winter Storms: 5, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tilghman Island topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Tilghman Island:

  • WILLIAM HILL MANOR HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; EASTON, MD)
  • ADVANCED DIALYSIS CENTER - EASTON (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; EASTON, MD)
  • THE PINES GENESIS ELDERCARE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; EASTON, MD)
  • DAVITA - EASTON (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; EASTON, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tilghman Island:

  • United States Naval Academy (about 21 miles; Annapolis, MD; Full-time enrollment: 5,681)
  • Anne Arundel Community College (about 26 miles; Arnold, MD; FT enrollment: 10,501)
  • Prince George's Community College (about 30 miles; Largo, MD; FT enrollment: 8,537)
  • Bowie State University (about 32 miles; Bowie, MD; FT enrollment: 4,517)
  • Strayer University-Maryland (about 33 miles; Suitland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,748)
  • College of Southern Maryland (about 38 miles; La Plata, MD; FT enrollment: 5,775)
  • University of Maryland-College Park (about 38 miles; College Park, MD; FT enrollment: 32,734)

Public elementary/middle school in Tilghman Island:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Tilghman Island: Talbot County Region V Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), Blackwalnut Landing (B), Tilghman Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated (C), Talbot County Library - Tilghman Branch (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Tilghman Island: Tilghman United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Johns Cemetery (1), Tilghman Island Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Back Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Talbot County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.9%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.4%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Tilghman Island:

Marital status in Tilghman Island, MD
  • Never married: 27.4%
  • Now married: 53.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Tilghman Island:

  • High school or higher: 79.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.8
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tilghman Island, MD (based on Talbot County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,10431
Catholic4,5703
Evangelical Protestant3,34120
Black Protestant6454
Other5104
None21,612-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Talbot County:

4.15 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Talbot County:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Talbot County:

3.60 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 47
Here:

13.01 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.4%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Talbot County:

23.4%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.5%
Maryland:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.0%
Maryland:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

38.9%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.3
State:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Tilghman Island:

33.0%
State:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Tilghman Island:

13.6%
Maryland:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Tilghman Island:

6.9
Maryland:

6.8

Overweight people:
Tilghman Island:

40.3%
Maryland:

34.1%

General health condition:
Tilghman Island:

47.2%
Maryland:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.6%
State:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Tilghman Island, MD Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Tilghman Island:

  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WNAV (1430 AM; 5 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: SAJAK BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tilghman Island:

  • WBZS-FM (92.7 FM; PRINCE FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF PRINCE FREDERICK LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WINX-FM (94.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MD; Owner: CWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWZZ (104.1 FM; WALDORF, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WCEM-FM (106.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING L.C.)
  • WCEI-FM (96.7 FM; EASTON, MD; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WWMX (106.5 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WRNR-FM (103.1 FM; GRASONVILLE, MD; Owner: EMPIRE BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WAAI (100.9 FM; HURLOCK, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • WFSI (107.9 FM; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WPGC-FM (95.5 FM; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF MARYLAND)
  • WRYR-LP (97.5 FM; SHERWOOD, MD; Owner: SOUTH ARUNDEL CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT)
  • WKIK-FM (102.9 FM; CALIFORNIA, MD; Owner: SOMAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Tilghman Island:

  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WMDT (Channel 47; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIAV-LP (Channel 58; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ASIAVISION, INC.)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • W61BY (Channel 61; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: ANNAPOLIS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBOC-TV (Channel 16; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: WBOC, INC.)
  • W63BP (Channel 63; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: ANNAPOLIS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • BLACK WALNUT, 4417 Black Walnut Point Road (Lat: 38.672778 Lon: -76.339889), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.9 m, Overall height: 46 m, Call Sign: WQVA988, Licensee ID: L00001771,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.202 MHz, Grant Date: 12/11/2014, Expiration Date: 12/11/2024, Certifier: George E Ryan Ii, Registrant: Maryland Department Of Natural Resources, 11400 Ppg Road Se, Cumberland, MD 21502, Phone: (410) 279-5926, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

3
  • Knapps Narrows Bridge Md 33 (Lat: 38.719556 Lon: -76.332444), Type: Building, Overall height: 3 m, Call Sign: KZA868,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.425 MHz, 156.650 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 06/06/2015, Expiration Date: 08/17/2025, Registrant: Mdot State Highway Administration, 5901 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228, Phone: (410) 455-8330, Fax: (410) 744-4716, Email:

  • Coopertown Rd (Lat: 38.720111 Lon: -76.336611), Type: Building, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQX646, Licensee ID: L00859601,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.575 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 05/15/2004, Expiration Date: 07/20/2014, Cancellation Date: 09/20/2014, Registrant: Tilghman Island Inn & Marina, Tilghman, MD 21671, Phone: (410) 886-2141

  • 4417 Black Walnut Point Road (Lat: 38.672778 Lon: -76.339889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.6 m, Overall height: 43.2 m, Call Sign: WQPF877,
    Assigned Frequencies: 9418.75 MHz, Grant Date: 03/31/2022, Expiration Date: 05/07/2032, Certifier: George E Ryan Ii, Registrant: Maryland Dnr Wireless Communications Division, 11400 Ppg Road Se, Cumberland, MD 21502, Phone: (410) 279-5926, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KE4OMH, Licensee ID: L00761181, Grant Date: 06/19/2014, Expiration Date: 07/15/2024, Certifier: Jerome V Alanko, Registrant: Jerome V Alanko, 4855 Bar Neck Road, Tilghman Island, MD 21671-1111


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tilghman Island, MD
  • 83.6%Electricity
  • 11.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tilghman Island, MD
  • 56.4%Electricity
  • 43.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Tilghman Island compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Tilghman Island on our top lists:

  • #89 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Germany (population 500+)"
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