Cecil County, Maryland

Cecil County: county in Maryland, United States

About

Cecil County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2010 census, the population was 101,108 and a population density of 93 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 103,419 inhabitants. Its county seat is Elkton. The county was created 352 years ago in 1673.

Cecil County locator map
Location of Cecil County on Maryland map.

County Snapshot

Cecil County at a glance

Cecil County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Quick Facts about Cecil County

Population 103,419 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Maryland (United States)
Area 1082 km2
Water as percent of area 17%
Land as percent of area 83%
Latitude & Longitude 39.5624,-75.9481
Named for Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore
Altitude 79 feet / 24 meters
Capital Elkton
Establishment January 01, 1674
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 01:10:30 (16th April 2026)
Density 96 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 2.23% (2010-2020)
Weather 85℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
The Armory  Elkton  Md '75030' image
The Armory Elkton Md '75030' image

Geography

Cecil County is located at 39°33'45"N 75°56'53"W (39.5624200, -75.9481100). It has 5 neighbors: New Castle County, Harford County, Kent County, Chester County and Lancaster County.

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The largest city of Cecil County is Elkton with a population of 15,665. Other cities include, Perryville population 4,449, North East population 3,609, Charlestown population 1,198 and Port Deposit population 766. See all Cecil County cities & populated places.

Cecil County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cecil County.

City Name Population Title
Elkton 15,665 Town in northeast Maryland, United States
Perryville 4,449 Town of the United States
North East 3,609 Town of the United States
Charlestown 1,198 Town in Cecil County, Maryland
Port Deposit 766 Town in Cecil County, Maryland, United States
Chesapeake City 695 Town in Maryland, United States
Cecilton 674 Town of the United States

Weather

85°F
Partly Sunny
1 to 7 mph SW Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

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Official website of Cecil County

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Demographics

The population of Cecil County increased by 2.23% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 101,108 - census
2011 101,567 0.45% estimation process
2012 101,753 0.18% estimation process
2013 101,887 0.13% estimation process
2014 102,195 0.3% estimation process
2015 102,382 0.18% estimation process
2016 102,487 0.1% estimation process
2017 102,394 -0.09% estimation process
2018 102,644 0.24% estimation process
2019 102,855 0.21% estimation process
2020 103,419 0.55% estimation process
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People born in Cecil County (29)

People born in Cecil County, including astronomer Margaret Mayall, lawyer, judge, Supreme Court justice, and politician David Davis, politician Thomas Veazey, .

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