Elkton, MD Demographics

A map of Elkton's Population by Race

Elkton, Maryland had a population of 15,807 in 2020. It was 62.1% White, 19.5% Black, 2.5% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elkton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkton is the 91st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Elkton's White Population

9,824 residents of Elkton identify as White, or 62.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Elkton larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkton is ranked #333 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elkton is more White than neighboring Glasgow (50.6% White), and Brookside (52.2% White). Elkton is less White than neighboring Chesapeake City (89.5% White), Newark (64.8% White), and North East (71.8% White).

Elkton's Black Population

3,086 residents of Elkton identify as Black, or 19.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elkton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkton is ranked #171 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elkton is more Black than neighboring Chesapeake City (2.2% Black), Newark (14.7% Black), North East (10.6% Black), and Brookside (18.6% Black). Elkton is less Black than neighboring Glasgow (27.5% Black).

Elkton's Asian Population

394 residents of Elkton identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elkton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkton is ranked #198 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elkton is more Asian than neighboring Chesapeake City (0% Asian), and North East (1.8% Asian). Elkton is less Asian than neighboring Glasgow (8.5% Asian), Newark (9% Asian), and Brookside (6% Asian).

Elkton's Hispanic Population

1,349 residents of Elkton identify as Hispanic, or 8.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elkton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkton is ranked #162 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elkton is more Hispanic than neighboring Glasgow (8% Hispanic), Chesapeake City (4.3% Hispanic), Newark (7% Hispanic), and North East (7.4% Hispanic). Elkton is less Hispanic than neighboring Brookside (17% Hispanic).

Elkton's Native American/Other Population

126 residents of Elkton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elkton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkton is ranked #181 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elkton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glasgow (0.7% Native American/Other), Newark (0.2% Native American/Other), North East (0.7% Native American/Other), and Brookside (0.7% Native American/Other).

Elkton's Multiracial Population

1,028 residents of Elkton identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elkton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkton is ranked #50 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elkton is more Multiracial than neighboring Glasgow (4.7% Multiracial), Chesapeake City (3.1% Multiracial), Newark (4.3% Multiracial), and Brookside (5.6% Multiracial). Elkton is less Multiracial than neighboring North East (7.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.