North East is a town located in Cecil County Maryland. North East has a 2024 population of 4,188. North East is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,087 in 2020.
The average household income in North East is $107,652 with a poverty rate of 14.45%. The median age in North East is 35.8 years: 35.4 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North East was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,256 | 80.18% |
| Black or African American | 508 | 12.51% |
| Two or more races | 238 | 5.86% |
| Other race | 59 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,724 | 2.35 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Non Family | 871 | 1.21 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Married | 491 | 3.95 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 341 | 2.86 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
| Male | 21 | 4.1 | 100 | 0 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 6.06% |
| Associates Degree | 110 | 4.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 393 | 14.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 509 | 19.16% |
| High School Graduate | 706 | 26.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 778 | 29.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,262 | 2,109 | 763 |
| Black | 274 | 274 | 135 |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| Other Race | 44 | 36 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 36 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 49.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,250 | $112,801 | $50,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,672 | $0 | $78,379 |
| High School Graduate | $36,827 | $53,291 | $28,711 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,321 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,103 | $69,179 | $42,158 |
| Some College | $46,420 | $68,917 | $0 |
$67,103
Average Earnings
$69,179
Average Male
$42,158
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.83% of North East residents speak only English, while 5.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,256 | 522 | 16.03% |
| Black | 508 | 48 | 9.45% |
| Multiple | 238 | 17 | 7.14% |
14.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.09%
Male Poverty Rate
18.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North East is White, with 16.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North East is Multiple, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.83% |
| High School | 17.56% |
| Some College | 17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 1.99% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,298 | $105,049 |
| Households | $85,378 | $107,652 |
| Married Families | $140,795 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $85,121 | $108,067 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
153
Number of Veterans
138
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 86 |
| First Gulf War | 71 |
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 3.31% |
| Black | 71 | 19.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.69%
Born in North East
96.16%
Native Born
3.84%
Foreign Born
1.43%
Non Citizen
2.41%
Naturalized
96.16% of North East residents were born in the United States, with 46.69% having been born in Maryland. 1.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,314 | 25 | 0.58% |
| 2028 | 4,289 | 25 | 0.59% |
| 2027 | 4,264 | 26 | 0.61% |
| 2026 | 4,238 | 25 | 0.59% |
| 2025 | 4,213 | 25 | 0.6% |
| 2024 | 4,188 | 25 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 4,163 | 35 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 4,128 | 32 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 4,096 | 9 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 4,087 | 490 | 13.62% |
| 2019 | 3,597 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 3,587 | 11 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 3,576 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 3,583 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 3,577 | 9 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 3,568 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 3,562 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 3,556 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 3,549 | 14 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 3,535 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,733 | -1,581 | -36.65% |