Cecil County, MD

County

Cities in Cecil County

Neighborhoods in Cecil County

Neighborhood

Cecil, MD

Red Point / La Plaine Estates

Harrisville / Woodlyn Heights

Gilpin Manor / Gilpin Farms

Westover / North East Harbor

Indian Falls / Timberbrook

Woodlawn / Port Heights

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Cecil

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

28.0%

Households with Children

30.7%

School Enrollment K-12

11,402

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 16.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.3%
Working Age (35-54): 25.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.0%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.2%
High School / GED: 35.3%
Some College or Associate's: 28.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.1%
Single Parents: 10.7%
Couples & Adults: 38.9%
Living Alone: 30.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 7.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 42.2%
Puerto Rican: 28.6%
Cuban: 4.7%
Dominican: 5.0%
Central American: 8.0%
South American: 6.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 56.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 49.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 5.4%
Caribbean: 4.0%
Other Black: 41.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 45.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 49.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.1%
Spanish: 3.3%
European & Indo-European: 2.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 5.0%
Not Enrolled: 76.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources