Melvindale is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan. Melvindale has a 2025 population of 12,126. Melvindale is currently declining at a rate of -1.13% annually and its population has decreased by -5.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,816 in 2020.
The average household income in Melvindale is $60,806 with a poverty rate of 34.39%.The median age in Melvindale is 31.6 years: 31.5 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Melvindale includes 72.19% White, 12.47% Black or African American, 5.33% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 9,099 | 72.19% |
Black or African American | 1,572 | 12.47% |
Two or more races | 1,262 | 10.01% |
Other race | 672 | 5.33% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Melvindale's average per capita income is $37,505. Household income levels show a median of $41,356. The poverty rate stands at 34.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $62,799 | - |
Families | $50,551 | $69,015 |
Households | $41,356 | $60,806 |
Non Families | $35,221 | $48,779 |
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