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Trappe, MD


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Trappe, Maryland

Trappe, Maryland, in Talbot county, is 43 miles SE of Bowie, Maryland (center to center) and 54 miles SE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is home to some 1,146 residents.

The People and Families of Trappe

In Trappe, about 60% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Trappe tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Trappe had a median family income of $42,188.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Trappe. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Trappe Housing

According to the 2000 census, 63% of the housing in Trappe was owner-occupied. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Trappe, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Trappe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyTrappe Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Trappe Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 13%Trappe Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Trappe, MD

Comparing Trappe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men31
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work53
Public Transportation Use41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Rents25
People Living Alone11
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