Elkridge, Maryland

Quick Statistics

Elkridge is a community in Howard County, Maryland, home to about 26,283 people spread across 8.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $70,488 a year, and a typical home is worth about $454,200. About 65.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 69 percent over the past decade.

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26,283
Total Population
▲ up 69% since 2012
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8.36 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$70,488
Median Personal Income
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$454,200
Median Home Value
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65.8%
College Educated
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95.5%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 4.1 points since 2010
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Among the Maryland towns GeoStat tracks, Elkridge ranks number 52 of 527 in population, number 109 in median household income, number 162 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Elkridge typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 26°F. The area sees roughly 16 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Elkridge
# Town Distance Population
1.Ilchester, MD1.8 mi.28,364
2.Jessup, MD3.7 mi.9,931
3.Arbutus, MD4.2 mi.22,507
4.Linthicum, MD4.2 mi.11,313
5.Catonsville, MD4.8 mi.43,368
6.Severn, MD4.8 mi.58,402
7.Lansdowne, MD4.9 mi.7,876
8.Savage, MD5.5 mi.8,239
Frequently Asked Questions About Elkridge

What is the population of Elkridge, Maryland?
Elkridge has a population of about 26,283 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Elkridge, Maryland in?
Elkridge is located in Howard County, Maryland.

What is the median home value in Elkridge, Maryland?
The median home value in Elkridge is about $454,200, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Elkridge, Maryland?
The median personal income in Elkridge is about $70,488 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Elkridge, Maryland?
Since 1950, 19 tornadoes have been recorded in Howard County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Elkridge, Maryland?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 26 degrees, with around 16 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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