East is a town located in Cecil County, in the state of Maryland (MD), United States. Nestled in the South Atlantic division of the South region, it covers an area of 1.6 square miles (4.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 10 ft. With a population of approximately 2,733 residents, East offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 47.82% males and 52.18% females, and it has a population density of 729.75 people per square mile (667.86/km²). East lies at a latitude of 39.6 and a longitude of -75.94, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (17.2%), followed by English (10.5%), German (15.1%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 21901.