Maryland

Talbot

37,526

2020 population

1790

first census record

census records

About Talbot

Talbot, Maryland, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 13,084. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 37,526.

Its recorded population peaked at 37,782 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Raid on St. Michaels, Maryland, Battle of St. Michaels MD, Battle of St. Michaels (Aug 10 1813), and 63 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	37,526
2010	37,782
2000	33,812
1990	30,549
1980	25,604
1970	23,682
1960	21,578
1950	19,428
1940	18,784
1930	18,583
1920	18,306
1910	19,620
1900	20,342
1890	19,736
1880	19,065
1870	16,137
1860	14,795
1850	13,811
1840	12,090
1830	12,947
1820	14,389
1810	14,230
1800	13,436
1790	13,084

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Talbot

Military engagements that took place in Talbot, Maryland.

Raid on St. Michaels, Maryland

1813

Battle of St. Michaels MD

1813

Battle of St. Michaels (Aug 10 1813)

1813

Easton MD Union Occupation (1861)

1861

St. Michaels MD Naval Skirmish 1813-repeating-1861

1861

Easton MD Area Guerrilla Activity

1862

Historic places in Talbot

National Register of Historic Places listings in Talbot, Maryland.

PERSISTENCE (log canoe)

Easton Historic District

S. C. DOBSON (log canoe)

RELIANCE (Chesapeake Bay skipjack)

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Frequently asked about Talbot

When does Talbot first appear in the US census?

Talbot, Maryland first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 13,084.

What is the population of Talbot?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Talbot had a recorded population of 37,526.

When did Talbot's population peak?

Talbot's recorded population peaked at 37,782 in 2010.

Were any battles fought in Talbot?

6 documented military engagements took place in Talbot, including Raid on St. Michaels, Maryland, Battle of St. Michaels MD, Battle of St. Michaels (Aug 10 1813).

How many historic places are in Talbot?

63 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Talbot, Maryland.

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