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Elkton

Maryland · 16,670 residents (2025 est.) · 9.045 sq mi
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Elkton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,640. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $293,400. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,910
+34%since 2000
from 11,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,759 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 1,315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+22%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,670 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K12K15K17K1990201020202024Elkton
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,640
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,171 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,361
+88%since 2000
from $17,789 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+4%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,382
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.3%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+78%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(10,014)
Black9.5%(1,129)
Hispanic / Latino3%(353)
Asian1.2%(137)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(3,694)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(9,766)
Black16.6%(2,635)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,245)
Asian2.6%(416)
Other11.6%(1,848)
Diversity Score71.9%(11,445)
Diversity Score
72
+132%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 74.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 89.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, Maryland?

Elkton, Maryland has about 15,910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Maryland?

The typical household in Elkton, Maryland earns about $58,640 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkton, Maryland expensive?

In Elkton, Maryland, the median home is worth about $293,400, and the typical rent is about $1,382 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, Maryland?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elkton, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkton, Maryland?

About 20.1% of people in Elkton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkton, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkton, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,837 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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