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Trappe, MD

Town in Talbot County, Maryland.

Population

1,055

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

393

ZIP codes

0

Trappe and its ZIP codes

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Trappe at a glance

  • Trappe is 39% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,917, 41% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,600 (42% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,330 a month.

Local data for Trappe, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Trappe, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,917

Poverty rate

9.3%

Median home value

$242,600

Median rent

$1,330/mo

Homeownership

64.3%

Bachelor's or higher

16.2%

Median age

36.2

Average commute

23.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (124), Irish Americans (116), Mexican Americans (34).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Talbot County. PPP loans are for Trappe.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,230

18,470 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$102,548

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$451M

FY 2026, $12,012 per person

Talbot County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Trappe, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.4%
  • Carpooled3.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked10.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.1%

Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Trappe, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

792

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,771

9.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 29°F

47.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Trappe, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.9%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

12.1%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

12.1%

U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Cities near Trappe

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ChoptankCensus-designated place6 mi0.2
AlgonquinCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.8
OxfordTown6.3 mi0.6
SecretaryTown7 mi0.3
EastonTown8.1 mi11.5
CambridgeCity8.4 mi10.6
PrestonTown8.6 mi0.5
East New MarketTown8.6 mi0.4
HurlockTown10 mi2.7
Church CreekTown12 mi0.3
St. MichaelsTown13 mi1.2
MadisonCensus-designated place13 mi3.2
CordovaCensus-designated place14 mi4.9
FederalsburgTown15 mi1.9
EldoradoTown15 mi0.1
Tilghman IslandCensus-designated place16 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Trappe, MD in?
Trappe is in Talbot County, Maryland.
What is the population of Trappe, MD?
About 1,055 people live in Trappe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Trappe?
Nearby places include Choptank (6 mi), Algonquin (6.1 mi), Oxford (6.3 mi), Secretary (7 mi), Easton (8.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023