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Tolchester, MD
Census-designated place in Kent County, Maryland.
Population
379
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
621
ZIP codes
0
Tolchester and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Tolchester.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,247
7,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$175M
FY 2026, $9,115 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tolchester, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
794
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
460
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tolchester, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Tolchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.5 |
| FairleeCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3.8 |
| EdesvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Chesapeake LandingCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| Rock HallTown | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| WortonCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.9 |
| ButlertownCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| ChestertownTown | 9.2 mi | 2.9 |
| KingstownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Bowleys QuartersCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| EdgemereCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10.9 |
| Still PondCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| EssexCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.3 |
| BettertonTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Middle RiverCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.8 |
| DundalkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tolchester, MD in?
- Tolchester is in Kent County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Tolchester, MD?
- About 379 people live in Tolchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tolchester?
- Nearby places include Georgetown (1.9 mi), Fairlee (4 mi), Edesville (5.1 mi), Chesapeake Landing (5.1 mi), Rock Hall (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023