Tilghman Island, MD Demographics
A map of Tilghman Island's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 754 | 93.4% |
Multiracial | 19 | 2.4% |
Hispanic | 18 | 2.2% |
Black | 8 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 5 | 0.6% |
Asian | 3 | 0.4% |
Tilghman Island, Maryland had a population of 807 in 2020. It was 93.4% White, 1.0% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tilghman Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Tilghman Island is the 341st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Tilghman Island's White Population
754 residents of Tilghman Island identify as White, or 93.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Tilghman Island considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Tilghman Island is ranked #54 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Tilghman Island is more White than neighboring St. Michaels (69% White), Oxford (92.6% White), Romancoke (91.2% White), North Beach (70.4% White), and Chesapeake Beach (74.6% White).
Tilghman Island's Black Population
8 residents of Tilghman Island identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tilghman Island considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Tilghman Island is ranked #439 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Tilghman Island is more Black than neighboring Romancoke (0.9% Black). Tilghman Island is less Black than neighboring St. Michaels (22.5% Black), Oxford (2.8% Black), North Beach (12.8% Black), and Chesapeake Beach (10.7% Black).
Tilghman Island's Asian Population
3 residents of Tilghman Island identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tilghman Island slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Tilghman Island is ranked #410 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Tilghman Island is less Asian than neighboring St. Michaels (1% Asian), Oxford (0.7% Asian), Romancoke (1.1% Asian), North Beach (2.1% Asian), and Chesapeake Beach (1.5% Asian).
Tilghman Island's Hispanic Population
18 residents of Tilghman Island identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tilghman Island slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Tilghman Island is ranked #420 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Tilghman Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Oxford (2% Hispanic). Tilghman Island is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Michaels (3.1% Hispanic), North Beach (6.8% Hispanic), and Chesapeake Beach (5% Hispanic).
Tilghman Island's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Tilghman Island identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tilghman Island roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Tilghman Island is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Tilghman Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Romancoke (0.5% Native American/Other). Tilghman Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Michaels (1.2% Native American/Other), Oxford (0.7% Native American/Other), and Chesapeake Beach (1% Native American/Other).
Tilghman Island's Multiracial Population
19 residents of Tilghman Island identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tilghman Island roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Tilghman Island is ranked #460 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Tilghman Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Oxford (1.3% Multiracial). Tilghman Island is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Michaels (3.1% Multiracial), Romancoke (4% Multiracial), North Beach (7.3% Multiracial), and Chesapeake Beach (7.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.