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Elkton, MD
Town in Cecil County, Maryland.
Population
15,910
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,759
ZIP codes
0
Elkton and its ZIP codes
Elkton at a glance
- Elkton is about 2.8 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 94th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $58,640 a year, 43% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,400 (30% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,382 a month.
Local data for Elkton, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elkton, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,640
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$293,400
Median rent
$1,382/mo
Homeownership
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,111), German Americans (1,676), Polish Americans (809).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cecil County. PPP loans are for Elkton.
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
How people get to work
Elkton, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elkton, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,010
Countywide, mostly 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elkton, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Elkton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow, DECensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 9.9 |
| Chesapeake CityTown | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Newark, DECity | 5.8 mi | 9.5 |
| Brookside, DECensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3.9 |
| North EastTown | 6.8 mi | 2 |
| Bear, DECensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 5.8 |
| CharlestownTown | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| St. Georges, DECensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Pike Creek Valley, DECensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| North Star, DECensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.8 |
| Pike Creek, DECensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| Delaware City, DECity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Middletown, DETown | 13 mi | 13.5 |
| Newport, DETown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Wilmington Manor, DECensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Odessa, DETown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elkton, MD in?
- Elkton is in Cecil County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Elkton, MD?
- About 15,910 people live in Elkton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elkton?
- Nearby places include Glasgow, DE (4.2 mi), Chesapeake City (5.8 mi), Newark, DE (5.8 mi), Brookside, DE (6.7 mi), North East (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023