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.

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Location of Elkton on Maryland map.

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 09:11:06 (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
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Geography

Elkton is located at 39°36'24"N 75°49'60"W (39.6067800, -75.8332700).

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Weather

88°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
3 to 14 mph SW Today

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 website of Elkton

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Demographics

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
Elkton zip code is 21921. County name: Cecil, County fips: 24015
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Best Things to Do in Elkton

1Meadow Park

Rating: 4.1 (378)

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2Patriots Glen National Golf Club

Rating: 3.3 (233)

300 Patriots Way, Elkton, MD 21921, United States View details

Phone: +14434856069 | Website available

3Fair Hill Nature Center

Rating: 4.8 (89)

630 Tawes Dr, Elkton, MD 21921, United States View details

Phone: +14103984909 | Website available

4Elk River Park

Rating: 4.5 (66)

32 River Bend Pkwy, Elkton, MD 21921, United States View details

Website available

5Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

Rating: 4.8 (9)

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