City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

Elkton, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Elkton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

15,867
Residents
$56,565
Median income
$271,700
Median home
$1,810
Median rent (state)

Elkton - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Elkton lands in the 30th percentile for household income and the 2nd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

30th
percentile, household income
60th
percentile, home value
74th
percentile, median rent
2nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Elkton, MD

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 15,867 residents in Elkton, a small town within Maryland. The typical household in Elkton brings in $56,565 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 12.3%. Typical homes in Elkton are valued around $271,700, and the median resident age is 37.4 years. Educational attainment runs 18.8% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 50.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 330 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 2900% from five years earlier. Elkton's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 6312.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 105.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,810 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $255 across Maryland, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 58.6 out of 100 (Moderate).

Population

15,867 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$56,565 /yr

Poverty 12.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Elkton compare to other US cities?

Where Elkton sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 30% higher than other cities
Home value 60% pricier than other cities
Median rent 74% pricier than other cities
Safety 2% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Maryland alone, Elkton ranks #66 of 70 Maryland cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Elkton's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Maryland, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

30thIncome percentile
2ndSafety percentile

30th percentile nationally for median household income · 2nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Elkton's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Elkton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 22 Avg. percentile National median
Elkton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Elkton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$271,700 40th percentile more affordable than 40% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Elkton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Elkton, MD Elkton, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Elkton, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Elkton, MD median $56,565/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Elkton, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Elkton, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 18.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 12.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
15,867
Median Income
$56,565
Median Home Value
$271,700
Median Age
37.4
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Labor force participation
50.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
6312.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
1080.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
5231.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
10
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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15,500 residents16,000 residents16,500 residents17,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 15,804 residents 16,670 residents ▲ +5.5%
Elkton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
330
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
330
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
20.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 11
2020 31
2021 32
2022 13
2023 0
2024 330

Permit volume increased 2900% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
77.6%
Carpool
8.3%
Public Transit
0.8%
Walk
2.3%
Work from Home
8.6%
Other
2.4%

Based on 6,556 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Elkton sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,810/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
58.6 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Brooklyn Park
15,799 people
Hillcrest Heights
15,670 people
Summerfield
15,635 people
Mays Chapel
15,616 people
White Oak
16,458 people
Glenmont
16,529 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Elkton's 15,867 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Coos Bay, OR
15,867 people
Horsham, PA
15,866 people
Palmer Ranch, FL
15,873 people
Dayton, NV
15,873 people
Live Oak, TX
15,875 people
Parkway, CA
15,880 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Elkton's $56,565 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Togiak, AK
$56,563 median income
White Mountain, AK
$56,563 median income
Cisne, IL
$56,563 median income
Garwin, IA
$56,563 median income
Pierson, IA
$56,563 median income
Burnside, KY
$56,563 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Elkton, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Elkton, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 65.6% 16.1% 11.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.1% White 65.6% Black or African American 16.1% Asian 2.6% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.8% Two or more races 11.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Elkton compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Elkton (this city) 15,867 $56,565
Brooklyn Park 15,799 $84,276
Hillcrest Heights 15,670 $77,696
Summerfield 15,635 $92,042
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Elkton, MD?

What is the population of Elkton, MD? +

Elkton, MD counts 15,867 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Elkton, MD? +

In Elkton, the typical household earns $56,565 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Elkton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Elkton; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

Is Elkton, MD safe? +

Elkton has a total crime rate of 6312.0 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Elkton, MD? +

The median home value in Elkton is $271,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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