Elkton, MD Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Elkton was 15,913, a 0.45% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Elkton's population was 15,841, an increase of 0.13% compared to a population of 15,820 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Elkton, MD population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Elkton increased by 4,140. In this period, the peak population was 15,913 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 11,773 - -
2001 11,956 183 1.55%
2002 12,855 899 7.52%
2003 13,324 469 3.65%
2004 13,766 442 3.32%
2005 14,166 400 2.91%
2006 14,460 294 2.08%
2007 14,604 144 1%
2008 14,658 54 0.37%
2009 14,576 -82 -0.56%
2010 15,474 898 6.16%
2011 15,588 114 0.74%
2012 15,601 13 0.08%
2013 15,613 12 0.08%
2014 15,733 120 0.77%
2015 15,694 -39 -0.25%
2016 15,694 - -
2017 15,642 -52 -0.33%
2018 15,648 6 0.04%
2019 15,656 8 0.05%
2020 15,820 164 1.05%
2021 15,841 21 0.13%
2022 15,913 72 0.45%
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Elkton, MD population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Elkton's population increased by 3,701 (31.44%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Elkton's population increased by 346 (2.24%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Elkton's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Elkton's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 15,913. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Elkton's population peaked in year 2022 at 15,913.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Elkton's population was lowest in year 2000 at 11,773.

Elkton, MD annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Elkton grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 3 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Elkton had an average annual population growth rate of 1.60% per year. Overall the population grew 35.17% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Elkton's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Elkton's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.60% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 93. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2001 to 2002, Elkton's population grew the most with an increase of 899 (7.52%).

While from 2008 and 2009, Elkton's population declined the most with a negative growth of 82 (-0.56%).

Things to know

Is Elkton, MD population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Elkton's population increased by 93 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 21 (0.13%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 72 (0.45%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Elkton, MD changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Elkton increased by 300 (1.92%). The population was highest at 15,913 in the year 2022 and lowest at 15,613 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.20%.

References

Datasets

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Elkton, MD Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Elkton population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Elkton across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Elkton was 15,913, a 0.45% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Elkton population was 15,841, an increase of 0.13% compared to a population of 15,820 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Elkton increased by 4,140. In this period, the peak population was 15,913 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Elkton population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Elkton is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Elkton population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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