CITY
Melwood
Maryland · 3,401 residents · 2.829 sq mi
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The short version
Melwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,364. Population has declined 9% since 2023. Median home value is $397,800.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2011 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
$81,364
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $83,917 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.3%
Other services6.2%
Public administration5.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
Information2.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
$397,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $430,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(395)
Black54.2%(2,022)
Hispanic / Latino29%(1,084)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other5.6%(209)
Diversity Score76%(2,838)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(344)
Black50.2%(1,706)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(1,153)
Asian0.8%(26)
Other5.1%(172)
Diversity Score77.6%(2,638)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
84.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Melwood, Maryland?
Melwood, Maryland has about 3,401 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Melwood, Maryland?
The typical household in Melwood, Maryland earns about $81,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Melwood, Maryland expensive?
In Melwood, Maryland, the median home is worth about $397,800, and the typical rent is about $1,233 a month.
How educated are people in Melwood, Maryland?
About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in Melwood, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Melwood, Maryland?
About 12.8% of people in Melwood, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.
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MarylandDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024