Cecil County

As of the 2020 Census, Cecil County, MD, has a population of approximately 103,725. The racial composition is 82.7% White, 8.5% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 4.6% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals of any race represent 6.4% of the population. The median age is 40.6 years. Households total around 38,438, with an average household size of 2.66. The median household income is approximately $80,025, and 8.3% of the population lives below the poverty line.

As of 2023, Cecil County, MD has a median home value of roughly $280,000. The median rent is about $1,300 per month. The county's homeownership rate is around 75%. The average household size is 2.7 people. Over the past year, home values have increased by approximately 5%. Residential property taxes are roughly 1% of the home value annually. Housing inventory is moderate, with a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments. Affordability is considered moderate when compared to state and national averages.

Cecil County, Maryland holds elections for various local positions including County Executive, County Council members, and Board of Education seats. In recent elections:

1. County Executive: Danielle Hornberger (R) won the 2022 election with 21,790 votes (58.7%), defeating Catherine C. Piner (D) who received 15,331 votes (41.3%).

2. County Council: There are 5 council members. In the 2022 election, Jackie Gregory (R) won in District 5 with 60.1% of the vote, while William Coutz (R) secured District 2 with 65.3%.

3. Board of Education: The board has 5 members, each serving 4-year terms. In 2022, Garry M. Hornberger was elected for District 3 with 53.6%.

These data reflect some of the electoral outcomes; candidates and vote counts are subject to change based on future elections. Voters should check the official Cecil County election website for updated and comprehensive information.

As of the latest data, Cecil County, MD, has an educational attainment level where approximately 90.4% of residents aged 25 and over hold at least a high school diploma, which is slightly below the national average of 91.1%. Additionally, about 24.2% of Cecil County residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.1% and the Maryland state average of 40.2%. The county's educational attainment indicators suggest that while high school graduation rates are close to the national level, the proportion of residents with higher education degrees is notably lower than both the state and national averages.

As of the latest data, Cecil County, MD, has diverse employment opportunities across several key industries. The largest sectors include education and health services (approx. 23%), trade, transportation, and utilities (approx. 21%), and manufacturing (approx. 13%). Comparatively, Maryland's top sectors are also education and health services but with a higher proportion (approx. 27%) and professional and business services (approx. 18%).

Nationally, the employment distribution is somewhat similar, with the top sectors being education and health services (approx. 22%) and trade, transportation, and utilities (approx. 19%).

Cecil County's focus on manufacturing is more pronounced (13%) compared to the national average (8.5%) and the state average (6.5%). This indicates a strong local manufacturing base in Cecil County relative to broader trends. Unemployment rates and detailed workforce numbers are dynamic, requiring periodic updates from local labor departments for the latest specifics.

As of the latest available data, the median household income in Cecil County, MD is approximately $80,700. In comparison, the median household income for the state of Maryland is around $94,384, which is notably higher. On a national scale, the median household income in the United States stands at about $68,700.

Cecil County's figures suggest a moderate economic standing within the state, quite close to the national average, yet trailing behind the state average by a significant margin.

As of the most recent data available, Cecil County, MD, has shown varied crime statistics. The data indicates that the crime rate per 1,000 residents includes various types of offenses. Below is a summarized table of select crime statistics:

These values reflect the occurrence of crime in Cecil County and provide a snapshot of the area's safety profile. It's important to note that crime rates can fluctuate annually due to various factors, including law enforcement efforts and community programs.