North East, MD

North East, Maryland

North East, Maryland, in Cecil county, is 23 miles SW of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 41 miles NE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is considered part of the Wilmington - Newark metropolitan area. North East has a population of 2,733.

The People and Families of North East

In North East, about 47% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about North East is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North East had a median family income of $39,417.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in North East ($3,025). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

North East Housing

About 50% of housing units in North East are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in North East tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In North East, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of North East, MD

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

North East Almanac

North East Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

North East Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by North East residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, North East, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Starbucks in North East

North East High Schools (2004)

NORTH EAST HIGH
300 IRISHTOWN RD
410-996-6200
Serves 1,079 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

RISING SUN HIGH
100 TIGER DR
410-658-9121
Serves 1,068 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

NORTH EAST EVENING HIGH
300 IRISHTOWN RD
410-996-6200
A Non-traditional School
Serves 3 students.

CECIL COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
900 NORTH EAST RD
410-996-6250
A Vocational School
Title I eligible, not participating.

North East Colleges

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Cecil Community College

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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