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Melwood

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.829
State:
Maryland

Melwood is a CDP located in Prince George's County, Maryland. Melwood has a 2026 population of 4,596. Melwood is currently growing at a rate of 6.69% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Melwood is $81,364 with a poverty rate of 12.85%. The median age in Melwood is 43.3 years: 42.5 years for males, and 45.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.0 males.

4.6K
Total Population
1,625
Density (mi²)
288 6.69%
Growth

Melwood Population

Melwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,5962886.69%
20254,3082877.14%

Median Age

Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 42.5 years

Melwood Adults

There are 2,660 adults, (819 of whom are seniors) in Melwood.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,858 (54.6%)
Male: 1,543 (45.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Melwood includes 50.16% Black or African American, 21.76% other race, 10.11% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,70650.16%
Other race74021.76%
Two or more races56416.58%
White34410.11%
Asian260.76%
Native American210.62%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race71120.91%
Two or more races44213%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,70650.16%
White34410.11%
Two or more races1223.59%
Other race290.85%
Asian260.76%
Native American210.62%

Melwood Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Melwood 's average per capita income is $75,125. Household income levels show a median of $81,364. The poverty rate stands at 12.85%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$203,438-
Families$103,173$158,181
Households$81,364$121,785
Non Families$45,975$74,477

$75,125

Average Income

$81,364

Median Household Income

12.85%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)