Elkton is located in Cecil county Maryland with a geographic area of 8.9 square miles. The total population in Elkton is 15,653 with 51.8% male and 48.2% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.0% of the population, under age 18 equal 22.1% of the population and over age 65 is 12.6% of the population. The median household income is $54,871, per capita income is $28,190. There are a total of 5,601 housing units with 49.8% owner occupied. Education includes 32.7% of residents that are high school graduates and 21.5% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Elkton in the summer is 74 degrees, and in the winter 37 degrees.