Elkton, Maryland
Elkton: town in northeast Maryland, United States
About
Elkton is a town located in the county of Cecil in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,443 and a population density of 652 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,665 inhabitants.
The town was created 239 years ago in 1786.
Quick Facts about Elkton
| Population | 15,665 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Cecil County |
| Postal code | 21921–21922 |
| Phone Area Codes | 410 |
| Area | 23.67 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.6068,-75.8333 |
| Altitude | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Capital city | Elkton is capital of Cecil County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1787 (239 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 10:58:26 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 662 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Elkton is located at 39°36'24"N 75°49'60"W (39.6067800, -75.8332700).
Elkton map
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Weather
Isolated rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Elkton increased by 1.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,443 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,583 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,595 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,602 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,721 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,681 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,673 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,621 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,620 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,622 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,665 | 0.27% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Elkton
1Meadow Park
Elkton, MD 21921, United States View details
Phone: +14106207964 | Website available
2Patriots Glen National Golf Club
300 Patriots Way, Elkton, MD 21921, United States View details
Phone: +14434856069 | Website available
3Fair Hill Nature Center
630 Tawes Dr, Elkton, MD 21921, United States View details
Phone: +14103984909 | Website available
4Elk River Park
32 River Bend Pkwy, Elkton, MD 21921, United States View details
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5Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
793 Tawes Dr, Elkton, MD 21921, United States View details
People born in Elkton (21)
People born in Elkton, including writer Elisabeth Young-Bruehl, drummer Bernard Purdie, politician James Black Groome, .
More notable people
- Alexander Evans (American politician (1818-1888)) he was born in 13/09/1818
- Levin Gale (American politician) he was born in 24/04/1784
- Julian C. Smith (United States Marine Corps general) he was born in 14/09/1885
- Bobby Jones (former Major League Baseball outfielder) he was born in 11/10/1949
- Larry Webster (American football player) he was born in 18/01/1969
- Doug Davis (American football player (1944-2011)) he was born in 02/07/1944
- Dwayne Henry (American baseball player) he was born in 16/02/1962
- Elias Glenn (United States federal judge) he was born in 26/08/1769
- Harry Woolman (stunt performer) he was born in 10/04/1909
- James Allison, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 04/10/1772
- John Charles Groome (Secretary of State of Maryland) he was born in 08/06/1800
- John Glenn (American judge) he was born in 09/10/1795
- Leonard Rose (American hacker) he was born in 01/01/1959
- Michael Rudolph (Acting Adjutant General and acting Inspector General of the U.S. Army in 1793.) he was born in 01/01/1793
- Stephen P. Anderson (songwriter, instrumentalist, painter, bowhunter) he was born in 20/03/1967
- Ralph M. Dunbar (American librarian) he was born in 07/07/1890
- Niles Scott (American football defensive tackle) he was born in 30/09/1995
- John D. Bailey (American politician, Republican member of the Maryland Senate) he was born in 27/08/1965
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Elkton, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488262 | Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty | Newark (DE) | 19713-2305 |
Nearby Transit Stations (32)
Rail and bus stations connected to Elkton, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| ABE | Aberdeen | 18 East Bel Air Ave. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Elkton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elkton Post Office | Elkton (MD) | 21921 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Elkton, Virginia town of the United States with a population of 2,914 people.
- Elkton, Kentucky human settlement in Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 2,157 people.
- Elkton, Michigan human settlement in Huron County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 741 people.
- Elkton, Tennessee human settlement in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 522 people.
- Elkton, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 198 people.
- Elkton, Minnesota City in Mower County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 148 people.
- Elkton, South Dakota township in Brookings County, South Dakota with a population of 99 people.
Other cities in Cecil County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cecil County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Elkton distances to largest Maryland cities