Elkton, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Elkton, Maryland Info Snack

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
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
7,598.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
223.87%
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
1.1x
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

White
67.8% (10,617)
African American
14.4% (2,251)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
1.8% (282)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
6.5% (1,020)
Hispanic
9.5% (1,483)
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

Female
48.2% (7,539)
Male
51.8% (8,113)
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

< 9th Grade
7.0% (1,095)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (1,252)
High School / GED
37.0% (5,791)
Some College
20.0% (3,130)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (1,095)
Bachelor's Degree
13.0% (2,034)
Master's Degree
7.0% (1,095)
Professional Degree
1.0% (156)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
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

Less than $10,000
6.0% (93,342)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (84,119)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.7% (152,310)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.1% (111,228)
$35,000 to $49,999
18.2% (284,218)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.2% (237,827)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (204,570)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.1% (189,199)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.4% (116,258)
$200,000 or more
5.9% (92,224)
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%

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