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 103,370.

  • The median home value in Cecil County is $264,500.

  • The median income in Cecil County is $81,817.

  • The median rent in Cecil County is $1,202.

  • The unemployment rate in Cecil County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Cecil County is 10.0%.

Cities & Towns in Cecil County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cecil County

Elkton, MD Population 15,724

Perryville, MD Population 4,391

North East, MD Population 4,015

Rising Sun, MD Population 2,749

Charle, MD Population 1,819

Cecilton, MD Population 808

Chesapeake City, MD Population 788

Port Deposit, MD Population 586

Map Of Cecil County

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 103,370. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 103,370 0.5%
2020 102,889 0.3%
2019 102,552 -

Gender in Cecil County

  • Cecil County is 50.2% female with 51,935 female residents.

  • Cecil County is 49.8% male with 51,435 male residents.

Female
50.2% (51,935)
Male
49.8% (51,435)
Gender Cecil County MD USA
Female 50.2% 51.5% 50.5%
Male 49.8% 48.5% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Cecil County

Cecil County is:

  • 85.4% White with 87,577 White residents.

  • 6.4% African American with 6,556 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 157 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 1,480 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 37 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 2,316 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.3% Hispanic with 4,386 Hispanic residents.

White
85.4% (87,577)
African American
6.4% (6,556)
American Indian
0.2% (157)
Asian
1.4% (1,480)
Hawaiian
0.0% (8)
Other
0.0% (37)
Two Or More
2.3% (2,316)
Hispanic
4.3% (4,386)

Table: Cecil County By Race

Race Cecil County MD USA
White 85.4% 49.4% 59.4%
African American 6.4% 29.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 6.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 4.3% 10.6% 18.4%

Household Income For Cecil County, Maryland

  • 3.9% of households in Cecil County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.9% of households in Cecil County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Cecil County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Cecil County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Cecil County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Cecil County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Cecil County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.4% of households in Cecil County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Cecil County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Cecil County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.9% (4,081)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (3,044)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.5% (6,730)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.0% (7,195)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.3% (10,683)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.2% (15,679)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.5% (16,016)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.4% (21,132)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.3% (10,614)
$200,000 or more
7.9% (8,190)
Income Cecil County MD USA
Less than $10,000 3.9% 4.7% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 2.9% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.5% 6.0% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.0% 6.6% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.3% 10.0% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.2% 16.0% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.5% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.4% 18.9% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.3% 10.2% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 7.9% 11.7% 9.5%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Cecil County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 35.0% of adults in Cecil County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Cecil County completed some college.

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

  • 15.0% of adults in Cecil County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% 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
4% (4,134)
9-12th Grade
6% (6,202)
High School / GED
35% (36,179)
Some College
22% (22,741)
Associate's Degree
8% (8,269)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (15,505)
Master's Degree
8% (8,269)
Professional Degree
1% (1,033)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,033)
Education Cecil County MD USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 4%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 35% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 19% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 13% 9%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 3% 2%

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