Cecil County, Maryland

MD · FIPS 24015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 104,960 #595 / 3,222
82th
Median Household Income $92,007 +22.4% #267 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 40.6 years +4.4% #1,920 / 3,222
40th
Median Home Value $343,400 +21.8% #449 / 3,222
86th
Median Gross Rent $1,377 +18.4% #333 / 3,222
90th
Poverty Rate 10.8% -13.9% #980 / 3,222
70th

Demographics

Cecil County has a population of 104,960, making it the #595 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.1%
Native Born
3.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Cecil County is $92,007, ranking #267 out of 3,222 counties — 22.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.8% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.

Median Household Income
$92,007 +22.4% vs nat'l
Rank #267 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,250 +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #535 of 3,222
83th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.8% −13.9% vs nat'l
Rank #980 of 3,222
70th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.5% +2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,290 of 3,222
29th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.0% −17.0% vs nat'l
Rank #923 of 3,222
71th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.6 min +14.7% vs nat'l
Rank #645 of 3,222
80th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Cecil County is $343,400 (+21.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,377/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.3%.

Median Home Value
$343,400 +21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #449 of 3,222
86th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,377 +18.4% vs nat'l
Rank #333 of 3,222
90th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.3% +16.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,484 of 3,222
54th percentile
75.3% Homeownership

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Health

96.4% of residents in Cecil County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.

96.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.4% +5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #183 of 3,222
94th percentile

About Cecil County, Maryland

Cecil County, Maryland has a total population of 104,960, making it the 595th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cecil County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Cecil County is $92,007, which ranks #267 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.

The median home value in Cecil County is $343,400, 21.8% above the national median. Renters in Cecil County pay a median gross rent of $1,377 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Cecil County, 28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.

Cecil County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%).

All data for Cecil County, Maryland comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.