Elkton, MD Demographics

A map of Elkton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,766	9,824	61.4%	62.1%
Black	2,635	3,086	16.6%	19.5%
Multiracial	1,372	1,028	8.6%	6.5%
Hispanic	1,245	1,349	7.8%	8.5%
Native American/Other	476	126	3.0%	0.8%
Asian	416	394	2.6%	2.5%

Elkton, Maryland has an estimated population of 15,910, a less than 1% change from the 15,807 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.4% White, 16.6% Black, 8.6% Multiracial, 7.8% Hispanic, 3.0% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elkton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elkton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elkton, that probability was 56.3% in 2020 and 58.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkton is ranked the 94th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. 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 was ranked the 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkton's White Population

9,766 residents of Elkton, or 61.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkton is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Elkton ranks 333rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Elkton's population has decreased from 62.1% to 61.4%.

Elkton is more White than neighboring Glasgow (56% White), and Brookside (49.8% White). Elkton is less White than neighboring Chesapeake City (80.2% White), Newark (65.5% White), and North East (75.5% White).

Elkton's Black Population

2,635 residents of Elkton, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkton is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Elkton ranks 171st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Black residents' share of Elkton's population has decreased from 19.5% to 16.6%.

Elkton is more Black than neighboring Chesapeake City (2.2% Black), Newark (9.9% Black), and North East (14.8% Black). Elkton is less Black than neighboring Glasgow (25.5% Black), and Brookside (17.6% Black).

Elkton's Asian Population

416 residents of Elkton, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkton is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Elkton ranks 201st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Asian residents' share of Elkton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Elkton is more Asian than neighboring Chesapeake City (0.6% Asian), and North East (0.7% Asian). Elkton is less Asian than neighboring Glasgow (8.3% Asian), Newark (8.9% Asian), and Brookside (7.7% Asian).

Elkton's Hispanic Population

1,245 residents of Elkton, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkton is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Elkton ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkton's population has decreased from 8.5% to 7.8%.

Elkton is more Hispanic than neighboring Glasgow (5.8% Hispanic), and North East (5.6% Hispanic). Elkton is less Hispanic than neighboring Chesapeake City (13.8% Hispanic), Newark (10.3% Hispanic), and Brookside (22% Hispanic).

Elkton's Native American/Other Population

476 residents of Elkton, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elkton is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkton ranks 207th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 277.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkton's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.0%.

Elkton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glasgow (0.1% Native American/Other), Chesapeake City (0% Native American/Other), Newark (0.4% Native American/Other), North East (0% Native American/Other), and Brookside (0% Native American/Other).

Elkton's Multiracial Population

1,372 residents of Elkton, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkton is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Elkton ranks 50th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkton's population has increased from 6.5% to 8.6%.

Elkton is more Multiracial than neighboring Glasgow (4.2% Multiracial), Chesapeake City (3.1% Multiracial), Newark (5% Multiracial), North East (3.3% Multiracial), and Brookside (2.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.