Melvindale, MI Demographics

A map of Melvindale's Population by Race

Melvindale, Michigan has an estimated population of 12,554, a slight decrease from the 12,851 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.7% White, 26.5% Hispanic, 10.2% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Melvindale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Melvindale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Melvindale, that probability was 56.2% in 2020 and 57.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Melvindale is ranked the 83rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Melvindale was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Melvindale's White Population

7,374 residents of Melvindale, or 58.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Melvindale is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Melvindale ranks 694th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Melvindale's White population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Melvindale's population has decreased from 62.1% to 58.7%.

Melvindale is more White than neighboring Lincoln Park (56.7% White), Ecorse (25.8% White), and River Rouge (31.4% White). Melvindale is less White than neighboring Allen Park (74.8% White), and Dearborn (87.3% White).

Melvindale's Black Population

1,282 residents of Melvindale, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Melvindale is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Melvindale ranks 69th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Melvindale's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Black residents' share of Melvindale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.2%.

Melvindale is more Black than neighboring Allen Park (5.8% Black), and Dearborn (3.6% Black). Melvindale is less Black than neighboring Ecorse (48.3% Black), and River Rouge (45.5% Black).

Melvindale's Asian Population

0 residents of Melvindale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Melvindale is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Melvindale ranks 135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Melvindale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Melvindale's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Melvindale is less Asian than neighboring Lincoln Park (0.6% Asian), Allen Park (1.3% Asian), and Dearborn (1.8% Asian).

Melvindale's Hispanic Population

3,324 residents of Melvindale, or 26.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Melvindale is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Melvindale ranks 18th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Melvindale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Melvindale's population has increased from 19.3% to 26.5%.

Melvindale is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln Park (26.2% Hispanic), Allen Park (13.1% Hispanic), Dearborn (2.7% Hispanic), Ecorse (15.5% Hispanic), and River Rouge (17% Hispanic).

Melvindale's Native American/Other Population

147 residents of Melvindale, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Melvindale is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Melvindale ranks 259th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Melvindale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Melvindale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Melvindale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Allen Park (0.3% Native American/Other), Dearborn (0.3% Native American/Other), and River Rouge (0% Native American/Other). Melvindale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln Park (1.3% Native American/Other), and Ecorse (3.9% Native American/Other).

Melvindale's Multiracial Population

427 residents of Melvindale, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Melvindale is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Melvindale ranks 100th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Melvindale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Melvindale's population has decreased from 6.0% to 3.4%.

Melvindale is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Park (5.1% Multiracial), Allen Park (4.8% Multiracial), Dearborn (4.3% Multiracial), Ecorse (6.5% Multiracial), and River Rouge (6.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.