Demographics & People — Elkton, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,867 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~16,000 |
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| Median Age | 37.4 |
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| Total Households | 6,001 |
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| Family Households | 4,048 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.5 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4571 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,414 |
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| Black or African American | 2,551 |
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| Asian | 412 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,291 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,779 |
| Other groups | 4,303 |
| Irish | 1,856 |
| English | 1,665 |
| German | 1,582 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,176 |
| Italian | 769 |
| Polish | 721 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 542 |
| European | 492 |
Language
| English Only | 13,594 |
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| Spanish | 600 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,128 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 895 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,544 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elkton, Maryland.
