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Elkton

Maryland · 15,807 residents · 9.045 sq mi
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Elkton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,871. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,800. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,807
+33%since 2000
from 11,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,748 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 1,315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+16%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K12K15K17K1990201020202024Elkton
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,871
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,171 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,190
+58%since 2000
from $17,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
52.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+38%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(9,824)
Black19.5%(3,086)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(1,349)
Asian2.5%(394)
Other6.5%(1,030)
Diversity Score69.6%(10,997)
Diversity Score
70
+124%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkton, Maryland?

Elkton, Maryland has about 15,807 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkton, Maryland?

The typical household in Elkton, Maryland earns about $54,871 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 $211,800, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Elkton, Maryland?

About 20.5% 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 21.4% 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 6,734 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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