Talbot County


Talbot County, Maryland

11 N Washington St County Courthouse
Easton, MD 21601
Phone: (410) 770-8010
Fax: (410) 770-8007
www.co.talbot.md.us

In east-central MD, southeast of Annapolis; in existence by Feb 18, 1661-62, organized from Kent County. Name Origin: For Grace Talbot, daughter of George Calvert (1580?-1632), 1st Lord Baltimore, and sister of Cecilius Calvert, first proprietor of the colony of MD

Area (sq mi):: 476.77 (land 269.14; water 207.64) Population per square mile: 132.60
Population 2005: 35,683 State rank: 19 Population change: 2000-20005 5.50%; 1990-2000 10.70% Population 2000: 33,812 (White 81.20%; Black or African American 15.40%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.80%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 3.30%. Median age: 43.30
Income 2000: per capita $28,164; median household $43,532; Population below poverty level: 8.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $37,961-$44,321
Unemployment (2004): 3.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.40% Median travel time to work: 22.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 23.90%
Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Easton County seat (12,845)

  • See other counties in Maryland.

    Talbot County, Georgia

    PO Box 325
    Talbotton, GA 31827
    Phone: (706) 665-3239
    Fax: (706) 665-8637
    www.talbotgeorgia.com

    In west-central GA, northeast of Columbus; organized Dec 14, 1827 from Muscogee County. Name Origin: For Matthew Talbot (1762-1827), GA legislator and ex-officio governor (1819)

    Area (sq mi):: 394.74 (land 393.21; water 1.52) Population per square mile: 17.10
    Population 2005: 6,709 State rank: 146 Population change: 2000-20005 3.20%; 1990-2000 -0.40% Population 2000: 6,498 (White 36.20%; Black or African American 61.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 39.50
    Income 2000: per capita $14,539; median household $26,611; Population below poverty level: 24.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,626-$19,693
    Unemployment (2004): 5.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.00% Median travel time to work: 32.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 76.00%
    Cities with population over 10,000: None
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