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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cecil County

Maryland · 85,951 residents · 346.3 sq mi
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Cecil County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,510. Population has grown 20% since 1990. Median home value is $130,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
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

Total population
85,951
+20%since 1990
from 71,347 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 206 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.5
+8%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
68K78K88K98K108K1990201020202024Cecil County
2024105K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,510
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,019 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,384
+49%since 1990
from $14,314 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $97,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $471 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−4%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(67,504)
Black4.5%(3,186)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(625)
Asian0.3%(243)
Diversity Score14.8%(10,544)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(79,546)
Black3.9%(3,321)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,306)
Asian0.7%(590)
Diversity Score14.7%(12,623)
Diversity Score
15
−1%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Cecil County to nearby counties

CECIL COUNTY VS
New Castle County
Income$91,166+80%
Home value$352,200+171%
Population588,026+449%
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CECIL COUNTY VS
Harford County
Income$112,265+122%
Home value$386,400+197%
Population266,446+149%
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CECIL COUNTY VS
Kent County
Income$80,147+59%
Home value$330,900+154%
Population19,565−82%
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CECIL COUNTY VS
Chester County
Income$127,208+152%
Home value$485,600+273%
Population557,116+420%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cecil County, Maryland?

Cecil County, Maryland has about 85,951 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cecil County, Maryland?

The typical household in Cecil County, Maryland earns about $50,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cecil County, Maryland expensive?

In Cecil County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $130,200, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Cecil County, Maryland?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cecil County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cecil County, Maryland?

About 7.2% of people in Cecil County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cecil County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Cecil County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,604 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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21 census tracts (top 20 by population)
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15 ZIP codes
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