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Melwood

Maryland · 3,977 residents · 2.829 sq mi
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Melwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,944. Population has declined 7% since 2019. Median home value is $345,200. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,977
−7%since 2019
from 4,289 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
1,406 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 1,516 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+9%since 2019
from 41.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
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20243K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,944
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $95,372 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,088
Unchangedsince 2019
from $40,902 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $316,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,303
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,688 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.1% in 2019
16.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+27%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(633)
Black57.4%(2,461)
Hispanic / Latino21%(901)
Asian1.5%(65)
Other5.3%(229)
Diversity Score75.2%(3,226)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(407)
Black64.8%(2,576)
Hispanic / Latino19%(757)
Asian1.4%(55)
Other5.3%(211)
Diversity Score67.2%(2,672)
Diversity Score
67
−11%since 2019
from 75 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 89.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
−2%since 2019
from 39.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 80.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 63.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 39.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
Female
58.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.0% in 2019
Foreign born
14.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melwood, Maryland?

Melwood, Maryland has about 3,977 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melwood, Maryland?

The typical household in Melwood, Maryland earns about $81,944 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 $345,200, and the typical rent is about $1,303 a month.

How educated are people in Melwood, Maryland?

About 32.7% 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 7.8% of people in Melwood, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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