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Taylors Island, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 173.
Males: 103  (59.6%)
Females: 70  (40.4%)
Median resident age:

59.9 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip code: 21669

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,464
Taylors Island:

$55,464
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,522

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $236,454
Taylors Island:

$236,454
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $617,637; detached houses: $617,756
March 2022 cost of living index in Taylors Island: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.9%

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  • Races in Taylors Island, MD (2022)
    • 9385.3%White alone
    • 1211.0%Black alone



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Taylors Island, Maryland as of May 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Taylors Island is 192 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (22.0%), German (16.0%), Russian (14.0%), English (12.0%), Italian (10.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 3 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bowie, MD (41.9 miles , pop. 50,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (49.3 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (122.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Madison, MD (2.3 miles ),
Church Creek, MD (2.9 miles),
Long Beach, MD (3.0 miles ),
Calvert Beach-Long Beach, MD (3.1 miles ),
Calvert Beach, MD (3.1 miles ),
Chesapeake Ranch Estates-Drum Point, MD (3.2 miles ),
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD (3.3 miles ),
Lusby, MD (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 38.47 N, Longitude: 76.30 W

Distribution of median household income in Taylors Island, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Taylors Island, MD in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Maryland:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 74.8. This is about average.

City:

74.8
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2017 was 0.147. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.147
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.229. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.229
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.98. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.98
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Taylors Island-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Maryland state average. It is 22% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the Taylors Island place center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.4 miles away from the place center caused $150,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Taylors Island-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 97.0 miles away from Taylors Island center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 97.6 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 106.6 miles away from Taylors Island center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 129.5 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 109.1 miles away from Taylors Island center
On 11/30/2017 at 21:47:31, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dorchester County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 2, Storms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Taylors Island:

  • SOLOMONS NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SOLOMONS, MD)
  • ASBURY SOLOMONS (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SOLOMONS, MD)
  • CHESAPEAKE WOODS CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, MD)
  • MALLARD BAY NUR AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, MD)
  • SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT MALLARD BAY (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, MD)
  • EASTERN SHORE HOSPITAL CENTER (Hospital, about 14 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, MD)
  • GLASGOW NURSING HOME, INC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, MD)

Operable nuclear power plants near Taylors Island:

  • 11 miles: Calvert Cliffs 1 and 2 in Lusby, MD.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Taylors Island:

  • United States Naval Academy (about 37 miles; Annapolis, MD; Full-time enrollment: 5,681)
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (about 38 miles; Princess Anne, MD; FT enrollment: 3,902)
  • Salisbury University (about 39 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 8,375)
  • College of Southern Maryland (about 39 miles; La Plata, MD; FT enrollment: 5,775)
  • Prince George's Community College (about 41 miles; Largo, MD; FT enrollment: 8,537)
  • Strayer University-Maryland (about 42 miles; Suitland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,748)
  • Anne Arundel Community College (about 42 miles; Arnold, MD; FT enrollment: 10,501)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Taylors Island: Mulberry Grove (A), Ridgeton (B), Taylors Island Volunteer Fire Company Station 66 (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Taylors Island include: Bethlehem Church (A), Old Trinity Church (B), Chaplen Memorial Church (C), Lane Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Grace Cemetery (1), Bethlehem Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Dorchester County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.1%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.6%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Taylors Island:

Marital status in Taylors Island, MD
  • Never married: 13.1%
  • Now married: 81.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Taylors Island:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 47.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Taylors Island, MD (based on Dorchester County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,16047
Evangelical Protestant3,46031
Catholic1,2173
Black Protestant7203
Other3392
None20,722-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
This county:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

1.26 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
This county:

5.97 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Here:

8.16 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Dorchester County:

11.5%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.5%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.0%
Maryland:

15.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Taylors Island:

  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WPTX (1690 AM; 10 kW; LEXINGTON PARK, MD; Owner: SOMAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Taylors Island:

  • WBZS-FM (92.7 FM; PRINCE FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF PRINCE FREDERICK LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCEM-FM (106.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING L.C.)
  • WINX-FM (94.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MD; Owner: CWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKIK-FM (102.9 FM; CALIFORNIA, MD; Owner: SOMAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAAI (100.9 FM; HURLOCK, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • WWZZ (104.1 FM; WALDORF, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WMDM-FM (97.7 FM; LEXINGTON PARK, MD; Owner: SOMAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSMD-FM (98.3 FM; MECHANICSVILLE, MD; Owner: SOMAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Taylors Island:

  • WMDT (Channel 47; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBOC-TV (Channel 16; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: WBOC, INC.)
  • WIAV-LP (Channel 58; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ASIAVISION, INC.)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)

Taylors Island fatal accident list:

May 22, 2009 07:28 PM, Co-103, Lat: 38.446261, Lon: -76.299361, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 17, 2001 02:13 AM, Sr-016, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 3
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 128ft / 38.9mTotal length
  • 722Total average daily traffic
  • 68Total average daily truck traffic
  • 936Total future (year 2020) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Robert S Larimer, 300 Feet North Of Smithville Road In Dorchester County (Lat: 38.413222 Lon: -76.232556), Type: 112.1, Overall height: 106.6 m, Registrant: Dorchester County Public Safety, Rlarimer@911.Docogonet.Com, , Cambr-idge, Phone: (410) 228-2222

  • Robert S Larimer, 300 Feet North Of Smithville Road In Dorchester County (Lat: 38.413222 Lon: -76.232556), Type: 112.1, Overall height: 106.6 m, Registrant: Dorchester County Public Safety, Rlarimer@911.Docogonet.Com, , Cambr-idge, Phone: (410) 228-2222


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • 1/4 Mi N End Of Md 16 (Lat: 38.470389 Lon: -76.298000), Call Sign: KCR288, Licensee ID: L00908636,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.0600 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/2014, Expiration Date: 08/31/2024, Registrant: Taylors Island Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., 510 Taylors Island Road, Taylors Island, MD 21669, Phone: (443) 521-6444, Email:

  • 300 Ft N Of Smithville Rd In Dorchester Co (Lat: 38.413222 Lon: -76.232556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.6 m, Overall height: 112.1 m, Call Sign: KEO255,
    Assigned Frequencies: 150.995 MHz, 151.070 MHz, Grant Date: 01/03/2024, Expiration Date: 03/08/2034, Registrant: Dorchester County, Md Communications Division, 829 Fieldcrest Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613, Phone: (410) 228-2222, Fax: (410) 228-2405, Email:

  • 300 Feet North Of Smithville Road In Dorchester County (Lat: 38.413222 Lon: -76.232556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.6 m, Overall height: 112.1 m, Call Sign: WBF60,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.145 MHz, Grant Date: 07/15/2014, Expiration Date: 09/12/2024, Registrant: Maryland Department Of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Ave, E-3, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: (410) 260-8843, Fax: (410) 260-8878, Email:

  • 300 Feet North Of Smithville Road In Dorchester County (Lat: 38.413222 Lon: -76.232556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.6 m, Overall height: 112.1 m, Call Sign: WNGL423,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.450 MHz, 154.167 MHz, Grant Date: 05/20/2021, Expiration Date: 08/07/2031, Registrant: Maryland Department Of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Ave, E-3, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: (410) 260-8843, Fax: (410) 260-8878, Email:

  • 300 Feet North Of Smithville Road In Dorchester County (Lat: 38.413222 Lon: -76.232556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.6 m, Overall height: 112.1 m, Call Sign: WNZM307,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.987 MHz, 856.262 MHz, 857.262 MHz, 858.262 MHz, 859.262 MHz, Grant Date: 02/29/2012, Expiration Date: 05/27/2022, Cancellation Date: 07/30/2022, Certifier: Robert W Campbell, Registrant: Spectrum And Licensing Services, 829 Fieldcrest Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613, Phone: (410) 228-2222, Fax: (410) 901-2529, Email:

  • 300 Feet North Of Smithville Road In Dorchester County (Lat: 38.413222 Lon: -76.232556), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 106.6 m, Overall height: 112.1 m, Call Sign: WRXE565,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4955.00 MHz, 4975.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/2023, Expiration Date: 05/02/2033, Certifier: David Christner, Registrant: Md Dnr, 28800 Headquarters Drive, Flintstone, MD 21530, Phone: (301) 876-8653, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Smithville, 300 Feet North Of Smithville Road In Dorchester County (Lat: 38.413222 Lon: -76.232556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.6 m, Overall height: 112.1 m, Call Sign: WQEP880,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6595.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/30/2015, Expiration Date: 03/21/2026, Certifier: Thomas H Miller, Registrant: State Of Maryland, Miemss, 653 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, Phone: (410) 706-3668, Fax: (410) 706-8528, Email:

  • SMITHVILLE, 300 Feet North Of Smithville Road In Dorchester County (Lat: 38.413222 Lon: -76.232556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.6 m, Overall height: 112.1 m, Call Sign: WQFP793,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/21/2016, Expiration Date: 09/05/2026, Certifier: Michael Walsh, Registrant: Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-4484, Phone: (410) 396-8492, Fax: (410) 396-7333, Email:

  • Smithville, 300 Feet North Of Smithville Road In Dorchester County (Lat: 38.413222 Lon: -76.232556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.6 m, Overall height: 112.1 m, Call Sign: WQGH719,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 01/07/2017, Expiration Date: 01/22/2027, Certifier: Michael A Walsh, Registrant: Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201-4484, Phone: (410) 396-8492, Fax: (410) 396-7333, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • 300 Feet North Of Smithville Road In Dorchester County (Lat: 38.413222 Lon: -76.232556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.6 m, Overall height: 112.1 m, Call Sign: WQML751,
    Assigned Frequencies: 9375.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2020, Expiration Date: 09/17/2030, Certifier: George E Ryan Ii, Registrant: Maryland Department Of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Ave, E-3, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: (410) 260-8843, Fax: (410) 260-8878, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W3OKO, Grant Date: 09/14/1994, Expiration Date: 09/14/2004, Cancellation Date: 09/15/2006, Registrant: Vincent G Shaw, Taylors Island, MD 21669


2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fires - 22 took place in 2006, and the least - 1 in 2004. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Taylors Island, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (58.7%), and Structure Fires (25.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Taylors Island, MD
    • 7158.7%Outside Fires
    • 3125.6%Structure Fires
    • 1512.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 43.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Taylors Island, MD
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Taylors Island, MD
  • 34.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.9%Electricity
  • 22.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.3%Solar energy
  • 6.9%Wood


Taylors Island compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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