| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton | 1 | 16,721 | 15,804 | 0.31% | 1,849 | 9 | Town |
| Perryville | 2 | 4,623 | 4,473 | 0.68% | 1,448 | 3 | Town |
| North East | 3 | 4,267 | 4,117 | 0.71% | 2,091 | 2 | Town |
| Rising Sun | 4 | 2,769 | 2,750 | 0.29% | 1,674 | 2 | Town |
| Charlestown | 5 | 1,564 | 1,510 | 0.71% | 1,338 | 1 | Town |
| Chesapeake City | 6 | 753 | 732 | 0.53% | 1,421 | 1 | Town |
| Cecilton | 7 | 696 | 672 | 0.72% | 1,441 | 0 | Town |
| Port Deposit | 8 | 637 | 615 | 0.63% | 282 | 2 | Town |
Elkton is the largest city in Cecil County, with a population of 16,721.
Port Deposit is the smallest city in Cecil County, with a population of 637.
There are 8 cities in Cecil County, Maryland.