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Melvindale

Michigan · 10,715 residents · 2.727 sq mi
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Melvindale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,231. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,715
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,929 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,937 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+2%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Melvindale
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,231
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,954 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,247
+1%since 2000
from $19,011 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(8,773)
Black5.2%(556)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(955)
Asian1.3%(137)
Other0%
Diversity Score35%(3,755)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(7,135)
Black10.8%(1,156)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(1,958)
Asian0.8%(83)
Other3.9%(413)
Diversity Score64.1%(6,868)
Diversity Score
64
+83%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melvindale, Michigan?

Melvindale, Michigan has about 10,715 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melvindale, Michigan?

The typical household in Melvindale, Michigan earns about $38,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melvindale, Michigan expensive?

In Melvindale, Michigan, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Melvindale, Michigan?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Melvindale, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melvindale, Michigan?

About 15.0% of people in Melvindale, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melvindale, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Melvindale, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 501 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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