State rank#13 of 24
Smallest county104,960 residentsMontgomery County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 24015
Cecil County, Maryland
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population104,960
Household income$92,007
Unemployment3.3%
Life expectancy73.7 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Cecil County has 104,960 residents and ranks #13 by population among Maryland county equivalents. Median household income is $92,007. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is below the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Maryland
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Cecil County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Cecil County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $343,400 median home value and $1,377/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $92,007, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Cecil County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median home value, and median household income. College attainment is 28% and life expectancy is 73.7 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 5.4%, rank #9 of 24 available Maryland counties.
- Median home value: $343,400, rank #10 of 24 available Maryland counties.
- Median household income: $92,007, rank #12 of 24 available Maryland counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Life expectancy: 73.7 years, rank #22 of 24; investigate local variation before moving.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 28%, rank #18 of 24; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 2,534 residents, rank #18 of 24; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Maryland
Rank and range use only counties in Maryland with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$92,007
$92,007; above the state county median of $91,888.
State rank #12 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$343,400
$343,400; below the state county median of $380,550.
State rank #10 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,377/mo
$1,377/mo; below the state county median of $1,402/mo.
State rank #12 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.3%
3.3%; above the state county median of 3.2%.
State rank #13 of 24 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28%
28%; below the state county median of 36.6%.
State rank #18 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
73.7 years
73.7 years; below the state county median of 76.9 years.
State rank #22 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16.4%
16.4%; above the state county median of 15.6%.
State rank #14 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5.4%
5.4%; below the state county median of 6.1%.
State rank #9 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,534 residents
1 per 2,534 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,867 residents.
State rank #18 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 372 residents
1 per 372 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 356 residents.
State rank #17 of 24 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Cecil County FAQ
Is Cecil County a good place to live?
Cecil County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median home value, and median household income. College attainment is 28% and life expectancy is 73.7 years.
What should I know before moving to Cecil County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $343,400 median home value and $1,377/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $92,007, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Cecil County?
Cecil County has 104,960 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Cecil County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 24015; the parent state FIPS is 24.
What is the median household income in Cecil County?
The ACS median household income is $92,007.
How much does housing cost in Cecil County?
Housing benchmarks are $343,400 median home value and $1,377/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $92,007, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Cecil County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
#11Washington County155,709
#12St. Mary's County115,126
#14Wicomico County104,914
#15Calvert County94,313
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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