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Tolchester, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 329.
Males: 174  (53.1%)
Females: 155  (46.9%)
Median resident age:

37.5 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,110
Tolchester:

$69,110
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,724

Tolchester CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $305,402
Tolchester:

$305,402
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $284,200; detached houses: $284,255
March 2022 cost of living index in Tolchester: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Tolchester, MD (2022)
    • 32170.4%White alone
    • 6213.6%Black alone
    • 5111.2%Two or more races
    • 194.2%Hispanic

Races in Tolchester detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Greek (20.6%), English (15.2%), Hungarian (14.8%), American (13.9%), Italian (3.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 25 feet

6 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.3%
Maryland:

15.7%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dundalk, MD (14.6 miles , pop. 62,306).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (21.1 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (79.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Fairlee, MD (1.9 miles ),
Edesville, MD (2.2 miles),
Rock Hall, MD (2.4 miles ),
Butlertown, MD (2.9 miles ),
Worton, MD (2.9 miles ),
Chestertown, MD (3.0 miles ),
District 4, Chestertown, MD (3.0 miles ),
Bowleys Quarters, MD (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 39.22 N, Longitude: 76.24 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 410

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

2.1%
Maryland:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 84.9. This is about average.

City:

84.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 9.24. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.24
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 5.75. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.75
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 23.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 7.96. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.96
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Tolchester-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Maryland state average. It is 8% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.4 miles away from the Tolchester place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/24/2001, a category F3 tornado 31.7 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 55 people and caused $101 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tolchester-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 129.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 77.3 miles away from Tolchester center
On 11/30/2017 at 21:47:31, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 43.3 miles away from Tolchester center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 128.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 269.4 miles away from Tolchester center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kent County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Winter Storms: 5, Snowstorms: 4, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Tolchester:

  • KENT CNTY HLTH DEPTMNT (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; CHESTERTOWN, MD)
  • HERON POINT OF CHESTERTOWN (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CHESTERTOWN, MD)
  • CHESTER RIVER MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CHESTERTOWN, MD)
  • TOTAL RENAL CARE - CHESTERTOWN (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; CHESTERTOWN, MD)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; CHESTERTOWN, MD)
  • CHESTERTOWN NURSING AND REHAB CT (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CHESTERTOWN, MD)
  • CHESTER RIVER HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; CHESTERTOWN, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tolchester:

  • The Community College of Baltimore County (about 16 miles; Baltimore, MD; Full-time enrollment: 15,217)
  • All-State Career-Baltimore (about 17 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 2,287)
  • Anne Arundel Community College (about 19 miles; Arnold, MD; FT enrollment: 10,501)
  • Morgan State University (about 21 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 7,113)
  • University of Baltimore (about 22 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 3,592)
  • University of Maryland-Baltimore (about 22 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 3,162)
  • United States Naval Academy (about 22 miles; Annapolis, MD; FT enrollment: 5,681)

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Kent 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:

71.1%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.9%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Tolchester:

Marital status in Tolchester, MD
  • Never married: 9.6%
  • Now married: 88.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 1.6%

For population 25 years and over in Tolchester:

  • High school or higher: 94.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 43.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tolchester, MD (based on Kent County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,55127
Catholic2,5883
Evangelical Protestant1,81414
Black Protestant9846
Other722
None10,188-
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: 4
This county:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

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

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

3.52 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Kent County:

12.58 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.7%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.1%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.0%
State:

15.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Tolchester:

  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WBGR (860 AM; 2 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCTR (1530 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CHESTERTOWN, MD)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tolchester:

  • WWMX (106.5 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WLIF (101.9 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WLIF, INC.)
  • WIYY (97.9 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WXYV (105.7 FM; CATONSVILLE, MD; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WPOC (93.1 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSMJ (104.3 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WZBA (100.7 FM; WESTMINSTER, MD; Owner: SHAMROCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WERQ-FM (92.3 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WXCY (103.7 FM; HAVRE DE GRACE, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRBS (95.1 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: PETER & JOHN RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WRNR-FM (103.1 FM; GRASONVILLE, MD; Owner: EMPIRE BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WWIN-FM (95.9 FM; GLEN BURNIE, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WYPR (88.1 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WYPR LICENSE HOLDING LLC)
  • WFSI (107.9 FM; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WBJC (91.5 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WQSR (102.7 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY OF CHESAPEAKE LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WEAA (88.9 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MORGAN STATE COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Tolchester:

  • WBAL-TV (Channel 11; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WBAL HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WMAR-TV (Channel 2; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WJZ-TV (Channel 13; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WTSD-CA (Channel 14; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • W63BP (Channel 63; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: ANNAPOLIS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W61BY (Channel 61; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: ANNAPOLIS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.6mTotal length
  • 1,461Total average daily traffic
  • 116Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,339Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Tolchester Wwtp (Lat: 39.246222 Lon: -76.203556), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 7 m, Call Sign: WPPA421,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.487 MHz, Grant Date: 07/04/2014, Expiration Date: 09/21/2024, Certifier: Wayne L Morris, Registrant: Magnum Electronics, Inc, 927 Horsepond Rd, Dover, DE 19901, Phone: (302) 734-9250, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tolchester, MD
  • 72.4%Electricity
  • 13.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tolchester, MD
  • 82.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Tolchester compared to Maryland state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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