Cecil County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Name: Cecil County, Maryland Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Cecil County, Maryland has a population of 104,960, the 13th most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $92,007 and the median home value is $343,400. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cecil County Quick Facts

Population 104,960

Median Household Income $92,007

Median Home Value $343,400

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 40.6 years

Homeownership Rate 75.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.0%

High School Graduation 91.8%

Cities/Places 8

Population 104,960 13th of 24

Median Income $92,007 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment 5.5%

How Cecil County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	104,366	104,960	+0.6%
Median household income	$91,146	$92,007	+0.9%
Median home value	$311,800	$343,400	+10.1%

Median Household Income

Cecil

$92,007

$103,678

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cecil

$343,400

$419,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.1%

$25K-$50K 14.9%

$50K-$100K 26.3%

$100K+ 46.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

2.0%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

5.6%

$60K-$75K

8.3%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

13.2%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

13.1%

$200K+

12.4%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

62.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.3%

Renter 24.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,377/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

25.7%

75+

6.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Cecil County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Elkton	15,910	$58,640	20.1%	$293,400
Perryville	4,447	$77,733	11.4%	$295,200
North East	4,134	$91,603	7.5%	$292,300
Rising Sun	2,764	$85,563	13.1%	$309,100
Charlestown	1,999	$122,125	8.5%	$378,400
Cecilton	820	$87,813	15.2%	$241,800
Chesapeake City	810	$84,583	12.7%	$344,100
Port Deposit	491	$58,750	20.6%	$278,600

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Population Overview

Cecil County is located in Maryland with a total population of 104,960. It is the 13th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cecil County is 40.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cecil County is $92,007. This is 11% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $343,400. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cecil County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.4% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (7.1%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 12.5%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cecil County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maryland and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cecil County, Maryland?

Cecil County has a population of 104,960, making it the 13th most populous county in Maryland.

What is the median income in Cecil County?

The median household income in Cecil County is $92,007 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Cecil County, Maryland?

Cecil County contains 8 Census-designated places.