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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elkton

Maryland · 9,073 residents · 9.045 sq mi
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Elkton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,372. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 2,820 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $82,800. Households here earn about 25% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,073
−24%vs 2000
vs 11,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,003 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 1,315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 30.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K10K12K15K17K1990201020202024Elkton
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,372
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,171 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,177
−26%vs 2000
vs $17,789 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$82,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $107,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$446
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $596 in 2000
US average: $450
53.5%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.3% in 2000
46.5% rent
2.8
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(8,302)
Black7.7%(703)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(42)
Asian0.5%(44)
Other0.3%(24)
Diversity Score20.6%(1,865)
21
−34%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.6%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elkton, Maryland?

Elkton, Maryland has about 9,073 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Maryland?

The typical household in Elkton, Maryland earns about $29,372 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 $82,800, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, Maryland?

About 8.9% 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 11.6% of people in Elkton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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