City safety & data profile

ElktonMD

Elkton, MD is a 16K-resident city in Cecil County with a median household income of $58,640.

Cecil County, Maryland. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Elkton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Elkton has a population larger than 31% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $293,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

16K
Population
Top 69%
By size
$58,640
Median income
$293,400
Median home
20.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Elkton

Elkton posts a median household income higher than 20% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Elkton area.

Top 80%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Elkton

Where Elkton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$58,640 Bottom 20% higher than 20% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MD $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Elkton, MD beyond the headline numbers

Elkton sits inside Cecil County, Maryland, at roughly 39.61°N, -75.83°W. Population 15,782, $58,640 median household income. Median home value $293,400, median rent $1,382. Poverty rate 20.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Elkton's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 46%, then short sleep duration at 42.3%. 1 hospital in/around Elkton, 4/5 avg rating, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Elkton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,782
Elkton
Median Income
$58,640
-14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$293,400
+29% vs avg
Median Age
37.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cecil County) - Elkton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
105K+3%
Median Income
$92,007+38%
Median Home Value
$343,400+35%
Poverty Rate
10.8%+4%
Unemployment
5.5%-39%

Economics

Economics indicators for Elkton, MD
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,382/mo
Poverty Rate
20.1% +42% vs avg
Unemployment 6.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.6%
Work From Home 9.2%
Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 64.1%
African American 16.8%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
46%
Short Sleep Duration
42.3%
High Blood Pressure
40.3%
Physical Inactivity
33.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.3%
Current Smoking
19.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.9%
Diabetes
14.9%
Binge Drinking
14.1%
Current Asthma
11.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.7%
Annual Checkup 76.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
11%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%
Stroke
4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
0
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0
★
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
0
UNION HOSPITAL OF CECIL COUNTY
ELKTON · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Elkton, MD? ▼
Elkton, MD has a population of 15,782 people, located in Cecil County, Maryland.
What is the median household income in Elkton? ▼
The median household income in Elkton, MD is $58,640 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.1%.
What is the median home value in Elkton? ▼
The median home value in Elkton, MD is $293,400. Median rent is $1,382/month.
What are the top health concerns in Elkton? ▼
The top health indicators in Elkton include Obesity (46%), Short Sleep Duration (42.3%), High Blood Pressure (40.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Elkton? ▼
Elkton has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Elkton? ▼
The median age in Elkton, MD is 37.4 years. 21.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Elkton, MD is located in Cecil County, Maryland. With a population of 16K and a $58,640 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Elkton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Elkton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Cecil County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.