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Elkton, MD

Founded 1787Cecil CountyElev. 9 m
Population
15,867
Median home
$271,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About Elkton

Elkton is a city in Maryland with about 15,867 residents. Elkton was founded in 1787 and sits in Cecil County. The median age is 37.4 and the median household income is $56,565. Homes carry a median value of $271,700, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (62.9%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
15,867
Median age
37.4
Median household income
$56,565
Per-capita income
$32,286
Poverty rate
19%
High-school grad or higher
88.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
Unemployment
6.6%
Avg. commute
24.8 min
Work from home
8.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White62.9%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Black15.3%
Asian2.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.7%
Sales & office24.4%
Service17.9%
Production, transportation & material moving16.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$271,700
Median gross rent
$1,368/mo
Owner-occupied
48.3%
Median year built
1987
Households
6,001
Avg. household size
2.5

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Elkton has 11 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading40%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Elkton HighHighGrades 9–12
Cherry Hill MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Elkton MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Cecil Manor ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Elk Neck ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Gilpin Manor ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Holly Hall ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Kenmore ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Leeds ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Thomson Estates ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Cecil County School of TechnologyGrades 15–15

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime124% above national
Elkton865
Maryland447
United States386
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime145% above national
Elkton4,787
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Elkton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Elkton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Cecil County
DroughtRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Coastal floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Elkton is in Cecil County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Elkton was founded in 1787 and sits in Cecil County. Elevation ~9 m.

Map of Elkton
Elkton, MD
Where Elkton is
BaltimoreFrederickGaithersburgRockvilleBowieHagerstownElkton
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Elk LandingRock United Presbyterian ChurchMitchell HouseHolly HallElkton Armory
Notable people from Elkton
Elisabeth Young-BruehlBernard PurdieJames Black GroomeJulian C. SmithHiram McCulloughAlexander EvansHart Benton HoltonLevin GaleSamuel C. SampleJames Allison, Jr.
People searches in Elkton
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James Smith (2)David SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Havre de Grace (16 mi)Aberdeen (20 mi)Bel Air (28 mi)Chestertown (30 mi)Baltimore (47 mi)Denton (50 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Elkton, MD (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for Elkton, Maryland.

Joshua R Smith, 40
Elkton · 21921
Joseph J Martin, 54
Elkton · Other County · 21921
AKA Joseph Martin
Jason Philip Manko-Smith, 44
Elkton · Cecil County · 21921
AKA Jason Smith, Jason Mankosmith
Thomas Williams, 73
Elkton · Other County · 21921
Thomas Gene Williams, 73
Elkton · Cecil County · 21921
AKA Thomas G Williams
David Gonzalez, 63
Elkton · 21921
AKA David Gonzalez
Michael Ray Nelson, 73
Elkton · 21921
AKA Michael R Nelson, Mike Nelson
Robert Allen Welborn, 58
Elkton · Cecil County · 21921
AKA Tim0thy Alan Flynn, Robert Alan Wetborn
James Edward Carter, 64
Elkton · 21921
AKA X Carter, X Carter
James Edison Miller, 57
Elkton · 21921
James Eddison Miller, 57
Elkton · Other County · 21921
AKA James E Miller, James Eddison Miller
James Rice, 84
Elkton · Other County · 21921
AKA Rice James, S Rice James

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Elkton — frequently asked

What is the population of Elkton, Maryland?
Elkton has a population of about 15,867, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Elkton?
The median home value in Elkton is $271,700, and the median gross rent is $1,368/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Elkton safe? What is the crime rate?
Elkton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 865 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Elkton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cecil County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Elkton?
Elkton has 11 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Elkton?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near Elkton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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