Elkton
Town in Cecil County, Maryland
Elkton is a town in Cecil County, Maryland, with 15,807 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glasgow, 4.0 miles E.
- 15,807residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 9.1 sq miland area · 23.7 km²
- 1,729 / sq mipopulation density
- 21921ZIP code
About Elkton
Elkton is a town in and the county seat of Cecil County, Maryland, United States. The population was 15,807 at the 2020 census, up from 15,443 in 2010. It was formerly called Head of Elk because it sits at the head of navigation on the Elk River, one of the five tributary rivers that flow into the north of the Chesapeake Bay, east of the Susquehanna River and North East River, and north of the Bohemia River, and Sassafras River.
Elkton was once known as the Gretna Green of the East of the US because of its popularity as a place for eloping couples to marry.
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Living in Elkton
- Median household income
- $58,640
- Median home value
- $293,400
- Median rent
- $1,382/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Elkton had 15,807 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,807 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,729 per sq mi (668 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elkton at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Cecil County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 15,807 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.14 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6058° N, 75.8217° W |
| ZIP code | 21921 |
| Official website | elkton.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2425800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elkton
- Glasgow, DE4.0 mi E
- Chesapeake City5.3 mi S
- Newark, DE6.0 mi NE
- North East6.4 mi W
- Brookside, DE7.4 mi NE
- Bear, DE7.5 mi E
- Charlestown8.9 mi W
- St. Georges, DE9.7 mi E
- Elk, PA10.1 mi NW
- London Britain, PA10.2 mi N
- Pike Creek Valley, DE10.7 mi NE
- Franklin, PA10.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Elkton
What county is Elkton in?
Elkton is in Cecil County, Maryland.
What is the population of Elkton, MD?
15,807 people lived in Elkton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elkton, MD?
The ZIP code of Elkton is 21921.
What is the elevation of Elkton?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elkton?
Glasgow (4.0 mi), Chesapeake City (5.3 mi), Newark (6.0 mi), North East (6.4 mi), Brookside (7.4 mi).
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