Maryland

Cecil

103,725
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Cecil

Cecil, Maryland, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 13,625. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 103,725.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Action at Head of Elk, Battle of Iron Works Hill (MD 1777), Battle of Iron Works Hill, and 52 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020103,725
2010101,108
200085,951
199071,347
198060,430
197053,291
196048,408
195033,356
194026,407
193025,827
192023,612
191023,759
190024,662
189025,851
188027,108
187025,874
186023,862
185018,939
184017,232
183015,432
182016,048
181013,066
18009,018
179013,625
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Cecil

Military engagements that took place in Cecil, Maryland.

Action at Head of Elk
1777
Battle of Iron Works Hill (MD 1777)
1777
Battle of Iron Works Hill
1777
Battle of Iron Hill (Cooch's Bridge approach)
1777
Skirmish at Head of Elk (Elkton, MD/DE)
1777
British Raid on Principio Iron Works MD
1813
British Raid on Frenchtown MD
1813

Historic places in Cecil

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cecil, Maryland.

Octorara Farm
Conowingo
Churchman, John, House
Calvert
Harris, Nathan and Susannah, House
Harrisville
West Nottingham Meetinghouse
Rising Sun
Colora Meetinghouse
Colora
Tome School for Boys Historic District
Port Deposit
Perry Point Mansion House and Mill
Perryville
Rock United Presbyterian Church
Elkton
Turkey Point Light Station
North East
Principio Furnace
Perryville
Rodgers Tavern
Perryville
Elkton Armory
Elkton
Grear Prehistoric Village Site
Crystal Beach
West Nottingham Academy Historic District
Colora
Brown, Mercer, House
Rising Sun
Rose Hill
Earleville
ELF, THE (yacht)
Fredericktown
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Earleville
East Nottingham Friends Meetinghouse
Rising Sun
Bohemia Farm
Earleville
Haviland, Edward W., House
Port Deposit
St. Francis Xavier Church
Warwick
Richards, Thomas, House
Rising Sun
Paw Paw Building
Port Deposit
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Frequently asked about Cecil

When does Cecil first appear in the US census?
Cecil, Maryland first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 13,625.
What is the population of Cecil?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Cecil had a recorded population of 103,725.
Were any battles fought in Cecil?
7 documented military engagements took place in Cecil, including Action at Head of Elk, Battle of Iron Works Hill (MD 1777), Battle of Iron Works Hill.
How many historic places are in Cecil?
52 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cecil, Maryland.
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