Melvindale is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. Melvindale has a 2024 population of 12,264. Melvindale is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -4.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,816 in 2020.
The average household income in Melvindale is $58,089 with a poverty rate of 33.18%. The median age in Melvindale is 33.6 years: 33.7 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melvindale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,336 | 73.87% |
| Black or African American | 1,793 | 14.19% |
| Two or more races | 832 | 6.58% |
| Other race | 656 | 5.19% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,407 | 2.87 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Non Family | 1,951 | 1.2 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 1,614 | 4.54 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 730 | 3.7 | 43 | 57 |
| Male | 112 | 2.39 | 68.8 | 31.3 |
4.08
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
59.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,770 | 23.23% |
| Associates Degree | 496 | 6.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 549 | 7.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 441 | 5.79% |
| High School Graduate | 2,617 | 34.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 716 | 9.4% |
| Some College | 1,032 | 13.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,824 | 2,952 | 426 |
| Hispanic | 1,466 | 1,019 | 338 |
| Black | 1,227 | 1,065 | 204 |
| 2+ Races | 394 | 258 | 83 |
| Other Race | 323 | 220 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,240 | $0 | $71,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $125,338 | $125,765 | $39,476 |
| High School Graduate | $37,951 | $50,884 | $21,260 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,263 | $0 | $36,023 |
| Overall | $37,184 | $38,244 | $35,467 |
| Some College | $32,174 | $0 | $40,855 |
$37,184
Average Earnings
$38,244
Average Male
$35,467
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.28% of Melvindale residents speak only English, while 41.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 22.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,832 | 3,237 | 41.33% |
| Black | 1,793 | 504 | 28.11% |
| Hispanic | 2,880 | 376 | 13.06% |
| Multiple | 832 | 182 | 21.88% |
| Other | 656 | 152 | 23.17% |
33.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.3%
Male Poverty Rate
33.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melvindale is White, with 41.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melvindale is Hispanic, with 13.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.87% |
| Some College | 25.07% |
| High School | 21.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 36.23% |
| Male Employed | 22.32% |
| Female Employed | 10.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,760 | $65,776 |
| Households | $38,918 | $58,089 |
| Married Families | $59,635 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,867 | $43,436 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
222
Number of Veterans
222
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 77 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 2.53% |
| Black | 60 | 4.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64%
Born in Melvindale
80.88%
Native Born
19.12%
Foreign Born
8.36%
Non Citizen
10.75%
Naturalized
80.88% of Melvindale residents were born in the United States, with 64% having been born in Michigan. 8.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,574 | -138 | -1.18% |
| 2028 | 11,712 | -138 | -1.16% |
| 2027 | 11,850 | -138 | -1.15% |
| 2026 | 11,988 | -138 | -1.14% |
| 2025 | 12,126 | -138 | -1.13% |
| 2024 | 12,264 | -138 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 12,402 | -131 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 12,533 | -141 | -1.11% |
| 2021 | 12,674 | -142 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 12,816 | 2,564 | 25.01% |
| 2019 | 10,252 | -60 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 10,312 | -48 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 10,360 | -43 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 10,403 | -49 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 10,452 | -49 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 10,501 | -16 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 10,517 | -87 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 10,604 | -35 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 10,639 | -63 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 10,702 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,735 | -481 | -4.29% |
| 1990 | 11,216 | -1,106 | -8.98% |
| 1980 | 12,322 | -1,540 | -11.11% |
| 1970 | 13,862 | 773 | 5.91% |
| 1960 | 13,089 | 3,606 | 38.03% |
| 1950 | 9,483 | 4,719 | 99.06% |
| 1940 | 4,764 | 711 | 17.54% |
| 1930 | 4,053 | -7,521 | -64.98% |