Elkton is a town located in Cecil County, Maryland. Elkton has a 2025 population of 16,064. It is also the county seat of Cecil County. Elkton is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,823 in 2020.
The average household income in Elkton is $85,939 with a poverty rate of 19%.The median age in Elkton is 37.4 years: 36 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Elkton includes 65.63% White, 16.08% Black or African American, 3.78% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 10,414 | 65.63% |
Black or African American | 2,551 | 16.08% |
Two or more races | 1,852 | 11.67% |
Other race | 600 | 3.78% |
Asian | 412 | 2.6% |
Native American | 38 | 0.24% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Elkton's average per capita income is $49,443. Household income levels show a median of $56,565. The poverty rate stands at 19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $107,202 | - |
Families | $75,489 | $97,830 |
Households | $56,565 | $85,939 |
Non Families | $37,173 | $51,124 |
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