Cecil County, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 13th-largest in Maryland

The population of Cecil County, Maryland is 104,366 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest county in Maryland. The median household income is $91,146, the median home value is $311,800, and the median age is 40.8.

The population of Cecil County has grown 5.1% since 2010 (101,161 → 106,305), a +0.35% annualized rate.

Cecil County within Maryland · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

104,366

Population

+0.35%

Annual growth

301

People / sq mi

$91,146

Median Income

$311,800

Median Home Value

Cecil County covers 346 sq mi of land at 301.4 people per square mile.

About Cecil County, MD

Cecil County is a county in Maryland with a population of 104,366. It ranks #13 among counties in Maryland by population. The median age is 40.8, older than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Cecil County is $91,146, above the US median of $74,580. 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $311,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,367. The homeownership rate of 75.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Cecil County reflects 26.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.1 minutes each way.

Cecil County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cecil County had a population of 101,161 in 2010 and 106,305 in 2024, a 5.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 106,305 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.36%.

106,305

Population (2024)

101,161

Population (2010)

106,305

Peak (2024)

0.36%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	101,161	-	-	estimate
2011	101,583	+422	+0.42%	estimate
2012	101,780	+197	+0.19%	estimate
2013	101,940	+160	+0.16%	estimate
2014	102,252	+312	+0.31%	estimate
2015	102,453	+201	+0.20%	estimate
2016	102,609	+156	+0.15%	estimate
2017	102,509	-100	-0.10%	estimate
2018	102,816	+307	+0.30%	estimate
2019	103,092	+276	+0.27%	estimate
2020	103,805	+713	+0.69%	estimate
2021	104,073	+268	+0.26%	estimate
2022	104,939	+866	+0.83%	estimate
2023	105,676	+737	+0.70%	estimate
2024	106,305	+629	+0.60%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	83.1%
Black or African American	7.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.8

Median Age

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Male

16.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.6%

25–34

12.6%

35–44

12.1%

45–54

13.5%

55–59

7.5%

60–64

7.6%

65–74

10.4%

75–84

4.7%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 18.3% · Seniors (65+): 16.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$91,146$-10,506 vs state
Mean household income	$110,672
Per-capita income	$42,560
Poverty rate	7.8%+1.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	58.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.5%

Manufacturing

10.6%

Finance & real estate

9.8%

Public administration

9.2%

Education & health care

8.6%

Construction

7.8%

Retail trade

6.6%

Information

6.5%

The largest employment sector in Cecil County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.8%

Carpool

76.1%

Public transit

10.4%

Work from home

29.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$311,800$-85,900 vs state

Median home value

$1,367

Median rent

75.3%

Homeownership rate

44,159

Total housing units

91.0%

Occupied

9.0%

Vacant

24.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.2%

With health insurance

95.4%

With broadband internet

49.4%

Foreign-born

8.2%

Veterans (18+)

12.9%

With a disability

93.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.5%

High School+

26.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cecil County, Maryland has a population of 104,366 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest county in Maryland. Population density is 301 people per square mile.

The population of Cecil County has grown 5.1% since 2010 (101,161 → 106,305), a +0.35% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cecil County, Maryland is $91,146, with mean (average) household income of $110,672 and per-capita income of $42,560. 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cecil County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.1%), Black or African American (7.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cecil County, Maryland is 40.8 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

The median home value in Cecil County is $311,800 and median monthly rent is $1,367. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 44,159 total housing units, 9.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cecil County, Maryland is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Baltimore is among the largest cities associated with Cecil County, Maryland, with a population of 577,193.