Cecil County Summary

Life in Cecil County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cecil County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cecil County:

  • The population in Cecil County is 104,366.

  • The median home value in Cecil County is $379,199.

  • The median income in Cecil County is $91,146.

  • The median rent in Cecil County is $1,367.

  • The unemployment rate in Cecil County is 4.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Cecil County is 10.9%.

  • The average high in Cecil County is 69.4° and there are 103.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Cecil County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cecil County

Elkton, MD Population 15,867

Perryville, MD Population 4,425

North East, MD Population 4,095

Rising Sun, MD Population 2,756

Charle, MD Population 2,037

Cecilton, MD Population 863

Chesapeake City, MD Population 778

Port Deposit, MD Population 528

Map Of Cecil County

Cecil County, MD Weather

  • The average high in Cecil County is 69.4°.

  • There are 86.05 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 103.5 inches of rain each year with 6.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:58 hours of sun each day in Cecil County.

StatCecil County
Mean High69.4
Nice Days86.05
Rainfall103.5
Snowfall6.6
Sunny Hours4:58
69.4°
Average High
103.5
Inches of Rain

Cecil County Photos

Elkton Mainbstreet
Source: Public Domain
Us Post Office Perryville Md Apr
Source: Public Domain
The Shops At Perryvile Tower
Source: Public Domain
Risingsunmarylandbank
Source: Wikipedia User Robert.Baruch | CC BY-SA 3.0

Cecil County Demographics

Population over time in Cecil County

The current population in Cecil County is 104,366. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 103,370 0.5%
2022 102,889 0.3%
2021 102,552 -

Gender in Cecil County

  • Cecil County is 50.4% female with 52,597 female residents.

  • Cecil County is 49.6% male with 51,768 male residents.

Female
50.4% (52,597)
Male
49.6% (51,768)
Gender Cecil County MD USA
Female 50.4% 51.3% 50.5%
Male 49.6% 48.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Cecil County

Cecil County is:

  • 81.4% White with 84,928 White residents.

  • 6.9% African American with 7,167 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 92 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 1,338 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 33 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 468 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 4,723 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.4% Hispanic with 5,617 Hispanic residents.

White
81.4% (84,928)
African American
6.9% (7,167)
American Indian
0.1% (92)
Asian
1.3% (1,338)
Hawaiian
0.0% (33)
Other
0.4% (468)
Two Or More
4.5% (4,723)
Hispanic
5.4% (5,617)

Table: Cecil County By Race

Race Cecil County MD USA
White 81.4% 47.4% 58.2%
African American 6.9% 29.2% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 1.3% 6.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.6% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.5% 4.2% 3.9%
Hispanic 5.4% 12.1% 19.0%

Household Income For Cecil County, Maryland

  • 3.8% of households in Cecil County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.3% of households in Cecil County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Cecil County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Cecil County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Cecil County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Cecil County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Cecil County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.8% of households in Cecil County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Cecil County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Cecil County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.8% (3,941)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.3% (2,377)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.3% (6,528)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.5% (6,744)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.3% (9,732)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.4% (13,987)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.9% (12,431)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.8% (23,763)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.6% (12,153)
$200,000 or more
12.2% (12,706)
Income Cecil County MD USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 4.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.3% 2.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.3% 4.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.5% 4.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.3% 7.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.4% 13.2% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 12.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.8% 19.3% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.6% 12.4% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 12.2% 19.2% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cecil County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Cecil County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Cecil County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Cecil County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Cecil County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Cecil County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Cecil County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Cecil County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cecil County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cecil County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (2,087)
9-12th Grade
6% (6,261)
High School / GED
36% (37,571)
Some College
21% (21,916)
Associate's Degree
8% (8,349)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (16,698)
Master's Degree
9% (9,392)
Professional Degree
1% (1,043)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,043)
Education Cecil County MD USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 36% 24% 26%
Some College 21% 18% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 14% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 3% 2%

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