Tilghman Island, Maryland
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Tilghman Island is a census-designated place located in Talbot County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 854.
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History
Tilghman Island was first charted by Captain John Smith in 1608. The name Tilghman Island was derived in 1775 by owner Matthew Tilghman. The island suffered a substantial loss of resources by the British in the War of 1812. In 1890 Steamboat service was established and continued well into the 20th century. Travelers were escorted by horse and ox drawn vehicles to their recreational destinations. And the island became a popular haven for vacationers who were drawn by superb fishing and genteel accommodations.
Geography
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Location of Tilghman Island, Maryland
Tilghman Island is located at 38°42'32" North, 76°20'6" West (38.708795, -76.335016)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.4 km² (2.8 mi²). 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.91% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 854 people, 368 households, and 262 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 122.1/km² (315.9/mi²). There are 560 housing units at an average density of 80.1/km² (207.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 97.78% White, 0.59% African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. 0.23% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 368 households out of which 24.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% are married couples living together, 3.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% are non-families. 23.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 2.72.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 19.2% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 46 years. For every 100 females there are 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $32,763, and the median income for a family is $38,304. Males have a median income of $21,213 versus $24,286 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $13,851. 17.7% of the population and 8.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.4% of those under the age of 18 and 8.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.