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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.
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.
In 2000, Elkton had a median family income of $44,348.
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.
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.
In Elkton, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Elkton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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