The Town FilesTalbot County, Maryland
37,917 people. The median home is worth $409,700 (typical Maryland town: $412,300) and the median household earns $84,811.
Towns in Talbot County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton | 17,101 | $358,900 | $74,653 | 45.8 |
People and housing
| Talbot County | Typical Maryland town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $409,700 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,256 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $84,811 | $108,677 |
| Median age | 51.2 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.0% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 7.1% |
Jobs and pay
18,220 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,684 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 792 storm events in Talbot County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Talbot County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3349: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 16, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4034: Hurricane Irene |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).