Cecil County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cecil County is located in Maryland with a total population of 104,366. It is the 13th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cecil County is 40.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cecil County is $91,146. This is 10% lower than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $311,800. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $397,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cecil County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.4% vs 47.4%). The Black or African American population (6.9%) is well below the state average of 29.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.

Education

26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 42.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.