North East Population

1850–2026

4,267

2026 projection

4.5% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for North East. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,267+300.71%
20254,237-20.05%
20244,239+350.83%
20234,204+410.98%
20224,163+360.87%
20214,127+421.03%
20204,085+491.21%
20194,036+581.46%
20183,978+591.51%
20173,919+401.03%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

North East is growing faster than Maryland, about as fast as the U.S., and slower than Cecil County.

  • Cecil County+3.2%
  • United States+3.1%
  • North East+2.9%
  • Maryland+1.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

North East Demographics

40.5median age

Median age

Female47 yrs
Male36.8 yrs

Adults

3,394
561 seniors (65+) · 17% of adults2,833 other adults

Sex

Female 47.2% · 1,951Male 52.8% · 2,183

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 41 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

North East Income

$91,603median household income

Median household income

$91,603

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$77,098

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

7.5%

About 1 in 13 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

North East Marital Status

34% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married34%35%32%
Never married40%50%29%
Divorced17%13%21%
Widowed9%2%16%
Separated1%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201