Elkton, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
15,653
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
21.4%
Median Home
$211,800
Median Income
$54,871
Median Rent
$1,097
Elkton SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
6
Elkton, MD Crime Report
1,190
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
7,598.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
223.87%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elkton / 100k People |
Maryland / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,190 | 7,598.0 | 2,009.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 151 | 964.1 | 399.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 39 | 249.0 | 118.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 101 | 644.9 | 243.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,039 | 6,633.9 | 1,609.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 109 | 696.0 | 252.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 877 | 5,599.5 | 1,184.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 53 | 338.4 | 172.9 | 246.0 |
Elkton, MD Cost Of Living
110
Elkton's Overall Cost Of Living
Elkton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Elkton | Maryland | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 120 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 125 | 114 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 84 | 100 | |
| Housing | 107 | 151 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 108 | 100 | |
Elkton, MD Photos
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Rankings for Elkton in Maryland
Map Of Elkton, MD
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Population over time in Elkton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,653 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 15,675 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 15,651 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 15,687 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 15,718 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 15,673 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 15,578 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 15,393 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 15,240 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 15,029 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elkton
| Race | Elkton | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.8% | 50.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 14.4% | 29.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.5% | 10.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in Elkton
| Gender | Elkton | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elkton for adults over 25
| Education | Elkton | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Elkton, Maryland
| Income | Elkton | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 2.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.2% | 9.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 19.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.4% | 10.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 13.4% | 8.3% |
