Elkton, MD

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2023 Population
15,867
0.234% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic Party
US Senator
Angela Alsobrooks
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
37.4
1.84% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
19%
14.8% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$56,565
3.46% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$271,700
16.7% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
6,635
8.34% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Elkton, MD had a population of 15.9k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $56,565. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Elkton, MD grew from 15,830 to 15,867, a 0.234% increase and its median household income declined from $58,593 to $56,565, a −3.46% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elkton, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.87%), and White (Hispanic) (2.77%).

None of the households in Elkton, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Elkton, MD are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Elkton, MD was $271,700, and the homeownership rate was 48.3%.

Most people in Elkton, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Elkton, MD was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Elkton, MD is home to a population of 15.9k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.45% of Elkton, MD residents were born outside of the country (865 people).

In 2023, there were 4.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.97k people) in Elkton, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.43k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.4k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.3%
2023 Citizenship
96.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.3% of Elkton, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Elkton, MD was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elkton, MD
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    9.97k ± 649
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.43k ± 393
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.4k ± 462
8.14%
Hispanic Population
1.29k people

In 2023, there were 4.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.97k people) in Elkton, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.43k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.4k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.14% of the people in Elkton, MD are hispanic (1.29k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    115,960 ± 8,281 people
  2. India
    61,668 ± 6,066 people
  3. Nigeria
    45,887 ± 5,240 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 115,960 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,668 and Nigeria with 45,887.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.45%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
865 people
5.94%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
940 people

As of 2023, 5.45% of Elkton, MD residents (865 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elkton, MD was 5.94%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    361 ± 167
  2. Vietnam
    278 ± 144
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    152 ± 105

Elkton, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Elkton, MD employs 6.64k people. The largest industries in Elkton, MD are Accommodation & Food Services (898 people), Retail Trade (832 people), and Manufacturing (783 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($97,917), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,963), and Finance & Insurance ($75,795).

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,266. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

6.64k
2023 Value
± 688
−8.34%
1 Year decline
± 16.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elkton, MD declined at a rate of −8.34%, from 7.24k employees to 6.64k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elkton, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (906 people), Sales & Related Occupations (712 people), and Management Occupations (608 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elkton, MD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

6.64k
2023 Value
± 688
−8.34%
1 Year decline
± 16.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elkton, MD declined at a rate of −8.34%, from 7.24k employees to 6.64k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elkton, MD, are Accommodation & Food Services (898 people), Retail Trade (832 people), and Manufacturing (783 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elkton, MD, though some of these residents may live in Elkton, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$53,693
Median earning men ± $13,862
$41,277
Median earning women ± $5,998

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($103,125), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,154), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($70,436).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($96,118), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,725), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,071).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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0.617%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen
Senator from Maryland3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017
Angela Alsobrooks
Senator from Maryland1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.05% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (961k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Elkton, MD was $271,700 in 2023, which is 0.896 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $232,800 to $271,700, a 16.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Elkton, MD is 48.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Elkton, MD have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elkton, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Elkton, MD is $56,565. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Elkton, MD was Census Tract 305.05 with a value of $85,795, followed by Census Tract 305.03 and Census Tract 304, with respective values of $74,896 and $42,129.

Property

$271,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$15,600
$2,899
Median Property Taxes
±$460

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Rent vs Own

48.3%
Homeownership
2023
60.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 48.3% of the housing units in Elkton, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 305.05
  2. Census Tract 305.03
  3. Census Tract 304

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elkton, MD was Census Tract 305.05 with a value of $85,795, followed by Census Tract 305.03 and Census Tract 304, with respective values of $74,896 and $42,129.

The following map shows all of the places in Elkton, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$56,565
Median Household Income
± $16,500
6k
Number of Households
± 718

In 2023, the median household income of the 6k households in Elkton, MD declined from $56,565 from the previous year's value of $58,593.

The following chart displays the households in Elkton, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Elkton, MD is from Maryland.
0.454
2022 Wage GINI in Maryland
0.456
2021 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2022, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (77.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.56%)
  3. Carpooled (8.28%)

In 2023, 77.6% of workers in Elkton, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.56%) and those who carpooled to work (8.28%).

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Commute Time

24.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elkton, MD have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.24% of the workforce in Elkton, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Elkton, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Elkton, MD have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elkton, MD (2.84k out of 15k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elkton, MD is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

95.4% of the population of Elkton, MD has health coverage, with 40.7% on employee plans, 33.7% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 7.22% on non-group plans, and 1.94% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cecil County, MD see 2652 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.29% increase from the previous year (2449 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2474 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 426 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,652 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cecil County, MD

Primary care physicians in Cecil County, MD see an average of 2,652 patients per year. This represents a 8.29% increase from the previous year (2,449 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cecil County, MD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.63%
Uninsured
40.7%
Employer Coverage
33.7%
Medicaid
11.8%
Medicare
7.22%
Non-Group
1.94%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elkton, MD grew by 13.8% from 4.07% to 4.63%.

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