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Melvindale

Michigan · 12,851 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 $37,438. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,700. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,851
+20%since 2000
from 10,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,713 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 3,937 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
−10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Melvindale
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,438
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,954 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,052
+11%since 2000
from $19,011 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,700
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
44.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(7,983)
Black10.3%(1,328)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(2,481)
Asian1.3%(161)
Other4%(512)
Diversity Score67.1%(8,626)
Diversity Score
67
+92%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melvindale, Michigan?

Melvindale, Michigan has about 12,851 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melvindale, Michigan?

The typical household in Melvindale, Michigan earns about $37,438 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 $73,700, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Melvindale, Michigan?

About 12.3% 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 28.1% of people in Melvindale, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melvindale, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Melvindale, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,635 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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