Talbot County Public RecordsMaryland

Talbot County, MD, has 11 public schools, including Easton and St. Michaels high schools. The district serves about 4,400 students, with a high school graduation rate near 90% and about 37% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Average math and reading proficiency scores in public schools are 38% and 47%, respectively. Adult education is offered through Chesapeake College. School safety initiatives include security officers and safety drills. The county offers Advanced Placement, STEM, and career-tech programs to promote diverse educational opportunities.

As of 2022, Talbot County, MD had an employment rate of 60.2%. Major industries include health care & social assistance (18.3%), retail trade (13.6%), and accommodation & food services (11.2%). The most common occupations are management, business, science, and arts, employing 39.9% of residents. Around 76% of workers commute by car, with a mean travel time of 22.7 minutes. About 69% work within the county, while 31% commute to surrounding areas like Anne Arundel and Queen Anne’s counties.

Talbot County, MD, features a homeownership rate of about 69%, with median home values around $420,000 as of 2023. Median monthly rent is approximately $1,400. Housing types include historic waterfront estates, single-family homes, and townhouses, primarily located in neighborhoods like Easton, St. Michaels, and Trappe. Recent years have seen a steady property value increase of 6–8% annually. Property tax rates are approximately $0.59 per $100 of assessed value. The county blends scenic charm with stable real estate growth, appealing to both homebuyers and renters.

As of 2024, Talbot County, MD has around 29,000 registered voters—45% Democrat, 38% Republican, and 17% unaffiliated/other. Elections include federal, state, and local races, with recent turnout at 72% in the 2020 general election. Polling locations number 9 across the county. Key issues include education funding and environmental protection. The county is administrated by the Board of Elections, with the office located in Easton. Republicans currently lead in county council seats (3 of 5). Voter registration and absentee ballot info is accessible via the Maryland State Board of Elections website.

Talbot County, MD, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to state and national averages. In 2022, the overall crime rate was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, with violent crimes at 1.7 and property crimes at 10.6 per 1,000. The Sheriff's Office emphasizes community policing and transparency, resulting in consistent declines since 2018. Residents can report incidents online or by phone, and most neighborhoods experience fewer than 2 violent crimes annually. Overall, Talbot County remains one of Maryland’s safer counties.

As of the 2020 Census, Talbot County, MD, had a population of 37,526. The median age was 51.1 years, reflecting an older demographic. Females comprised 53% of the population, while males made up 47%. Racially, the county was 76.2% White, 13.3% Black or African American, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, and 5.7% identifying as two or more races or other categories.