8 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton | 1 | 16,054 | 15,822 | 0.24% | 1,775 | 9 | Town |
| Perryville | 2 | 4,569 | 4,391 | 0.66% | 1,431 | 3 | Town |
| North East | 3 | 4,242 | 4,088 | 0.62% | 2,078 | 2 | Town |
| Rising Sun | 4 | 2,789 | 2,752 | 0.22% | 1,686 | 2 | Town |
| Charlestown | 5 | 1,557 | 1,500 | 0.65% | 1,332 | 1 | Town |
| Chesapeake City | 6 | 752 | 730 | 0.53% | 1,419 | 1 | Town |
| Cecilton | 7 | 695 | 673 | 0.58% | 1,439 | 0 | Town |
| Port Deposit | 8 | 631 | 613 | 0.48% | 279 | 2 | Town |
Elkton is the largest city in Cecil County, with a population of 16,054.
Port Deposit is the smallest city in Cecil County, with a population of 631.
There are 8 cities in Cecil County, Maryland.