North East

Town in Cecil County, Maryland

Aerial view of North East, Maryland
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North East is a town in Cecil County, Maryland, with 4,085 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Charlestown, 3.0 miles SW.

About North East

North East is a town in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. It is located between Philadelphia and Baltimore. As of the 2020 census, North East had a population of 4,085.

The Turkey Point Light Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge was listed in 2008.

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Median household income
$91,603
Median home value
$292,300
Median rent
$1,329/mo
Median age
40.5
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North East, MD population

North East had 4,085 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,085
Density2,001 per sq mi (773 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

North East at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyCecil County
TypeTown
Population4,085 (2020)
Land area2.04 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²)
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates39.6080° N, 75.9416° W
ZIP code21901
Official websitenortheastmd.org
Census code (GEOID)2456450

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about North East

What county is North East in?

North East is in Cecil County, Maryland.

What is the population of North East, MD?

4,085 people lived in North East at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of North East, MD?

The ZIP code of North East is 21901.

What is the elevation of North East?

16 feet (5 m) above sea level.

What towns are near North East?

Charlestown (3.0 mi), Elkton (6.4 mi), Perryville (7.0 mi), Port Deposit (8.5 mi), Chesapeake City (9.0 mi).

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