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Elkton, Maryland


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Elkton, Maryland

Elkton, Maryland, in Cecil county, is 18 miles SW of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 42 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is located in the Wilmington - Newark metropolitan area. Elkton has a population of 11,893.

The People and Families of Elkton

In Elkton, about 44% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Elkton, since the town is home to many young children. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elkton had a median family income of $44,348.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Elkton gave more campaign money ($8,400) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Elkton Housing

Owners occupy 48% of the housing units in Elkton. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Elkton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Elkton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Elkton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Elkton, MD

Comparing Elkton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity76
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men54
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty44
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times69
Public Transportation Use43
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Affordability of Rents56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime13

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