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Cecil County, MD

8 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Cecil County, Maryland.

Population

104,960

Land area

346sq mi

People per sq mi

303

ZIP codes

15

Cities and towns in Cecil County

Full map

Cecil County at a glance

  • Cecil County is 53% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $92,007, 11% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $343,400 (18% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,377 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Elkton (15,910), Perryville (4,447) and North East (4,134).

Local data for Cecil County, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Cecil County, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$92,007

Poverty rate

10.8%

Median home value

$343,400

Prices +6.3% in a year

Median rent

$1,377/mo

Homeownership

75.3%

Bachelor's or higher

28.0%

Median age

40.6

Average commute

28.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (20,017), Irish Americans (17,250), Italian Americans (8,213).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$66,564

36,824 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,236

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$687M

FY 2026, $6,620 per person

PPP loans

$113M

1,642 loans, 14,652 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$229K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Cecil County, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.3%
  • Carpooled8.5%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home12.4%

Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Cecil County, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

1,010

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

533

1.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 25°F

47.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone26 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Cecil County, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.3%

U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cecil County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Cecil County, MD?
Elkton is the largest city or town in Cecil County, with about 15,910 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Cecil County?
Cecil County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 21901, 21902, 21903, 21904, 21911.
What is the population of Cecil County, MD?
About 104,960 people live in Cecil County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Cecil County?
Cecil County borders New Castle County, DE, Lancaster County, PA, Chester County, PA, Harford County, Kent County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023