Melwood, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
3,734
Population
1,319/sq mi density
$83,917
Median Income
$47,305 per capita
$430,700
Home Value
$338,827 Zillow
$1,277
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$83,917 median income, 7.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$430,700 home value, $1,277/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,734
Census 2023
Population Density
1,319
per square mile
Land Area
2.8
square miles (7.3 km²)
Median Age
43.0 yrs
11% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 54.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 29% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
11.3%
Black
54.2%
Hispanic
29%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 73% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 23% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
73%
Spanish
23%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
21.3%
Veterans
11.5%
92% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.0%
0% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.3%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.7%
1% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.408
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,734 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,319 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.7% |
| Female | 54.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 73.0% |
| Spanish | 23.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 21.3% |
| Veterans | 11.5% |
| Disability | 13.0% |
| Health Insurance | 91.3% |
| Uninsured | 8.7% |
| Broadband Access | 85.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.408 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |