Elkton, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Cecil County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,867
Population
1,755/sq mi density
$56,565
Median Income
$32,286 per capita
$271,700
Home Value
$372,329 Zillow
$1,368
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
1,093
Violent Crime/100K
5,307 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,565 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$271,700 home value, $1,368/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,093 violent crimes/100K (188% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
15,867
Census 2023
Population Density
1,755
per square mile
Land Area
8.6
square miles (22.3 km²)
Median Age
37.4 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 16.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
65.6%
Black
16.1%
Hispanic
8.1%
Asian
2.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.9%
Spanish
10.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.5%
Veterans
8.0%
33% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.3%
41% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.4%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.6%
47% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.426
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 15,867 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,755 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.6% |
| Female | 50.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.6% |
| Black or African American | 16.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
Language
| English Only | 89.9% |
| Spanish | 10.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.5% |
| Veterans | 8.0% |
| Disability | 18.3% |
| Health Insurance | 95.4% |
| Uninsured | 4.6% |
| Broadband Access | 89.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.426 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |