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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elkton

Maryland · 11,893 residents · 9.045 sq mi
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Elkton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,171. Population has grown 31% since 1990. Median home value is $107,100. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,893
+31%since 1990
from 9,073 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,315 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 1,003 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K10K12K15K17K1990201020202024Elkton
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,171
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,372 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,789
+35%since 1990
from $13,177 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$107,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$596
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $446 in 1990
US average: $602
48.3%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 53.5% in 1990
51.7% rent
2.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(8,302)
Black7.7%(703)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(42)
Asian0.5%(44)
Diversity Score20.6%(1,865)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(10,014)
Black9.5%(1,129)
Hispanic / Latino3%(353)
Asian1.2%(137)
Diversity Score31.1%(3,694)
31
+51%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.4%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−14%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, Maryland?

Elkton, Maryland has about 11,893 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Maryland?

The typical household in Elkton, Maryland earns about $38,171 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 $107,100, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, Maryland?

About 16.2% 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 11.8% 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 2,820 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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