Melwood is a CDP located in Prince George's County Maryland. Melwood has a 2024 population of 4,011. Melwood is currently growing at a rate of 7.71% annually and its population has increased by 2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,923 in 2020.
The average household income in Melwood is $114,741 with a poverty rate of 11.17%. The median age in Melwood is 43 years: 42.7 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,022 | 54.15% |
| Other race | 711 | 19.04% |
| Two or more races | 554 | 14.84% |
| White | 423 | 11.33% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,513 | 2.46 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 703 | 1.1 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 600 | 3.84 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Female | 154 | 2.7 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 56 | 4.21 | 100 | 0 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 220 | 8.34% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 6.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 505 | 19.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 471 | 17.86% |
| High School Graduate | 780 | 29.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 3.79% |
| Some College | 402 | 15.24% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,708 | 1,580 | 767 |
| Hispanic | 491 | 324 | 63 |
| White | 340 | 315 | 94 |
| Other Race | 299 | 148 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 254 | 243 | 80 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 44.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,953 | $84,306 | $73,576 |
| Graduate Degree | $138,125 | $113,571 | $141,667 |
| High School Graduate | $54,040 | $54,528 | $44,444 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,974 | $54,914 | $0 |
| Overall | $70,827 | $68,889 | $71,827 |
| Some College | $73,942 | $103,000 | $70,673 |
$70,827
Average Earnings
$68,889
Average Male
$71,827
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.95% of Melwood residents speak only English, while 27.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 665 | 203 | 30.53% |
| Hispanic | 1,038 | 203 | 19.56% |
| Black | 2,022 | 137 | 6.78% |
| White | 395 | 60 | 15.19% |
| Asian | 24 | 12 | 50% |
11.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.44%
Male Poverty Rate
15.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melwood is Asian, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melwood is Black, with 6.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.13% |
| Some College | 11.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.07% |
| Female Employed | 3.73% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $127,500 | $151,091 |
| Households | $83,917 | $114,741 |
| Married Families | $142,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,179 | $64,064 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
341
Number of Veterans
257
Male Veterans
84
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 145 |
| Second Gulf War | 130 |
| Vietnam | 95 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
| 65 to 74 | 70 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 295 | 15.72% |
| White | 34 | 9.16% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 1.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
30.58%
Born in Melwood
78.74%
Native Born
21.26%
Foreign Born
12.1%
Non Citizen
9.16%
Naturalized
78.74% of Melwood residents were born in the United States, with 30.58% having been born in Maryland. 12.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,011 | 287 | 7.71% |
| 2023 | 3,724 | 286 | 8.32% |
| 2022 | 3,438 | -497 | -12.63% |
| 2021 | 3,935 | 12 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 3,923 | -366 | -8.53% |
| 2019 | 4,289 | 633 | 17.31% |
| 2018 | 3,656 | -88 | -2.35% |
| 2017 | 3,744 | 505 | 15.59% |
| 2016 | 3,239 | 476 | 17.23% |
| 2015 | 2,763 | 43 | 1.58% |
| 2014 | 2,720 | -178 | -6.14% |
| 2013 | 2,898 | -147 | -4.83% |
| 2012 | 3,045 | 142 | 4.89% |
| 2011 | 2,903 | 0 | 0% |