Melwood, MD Demographics

A map of Melwood's Population by Race

Melwood, Maryland has an estimated population of 3,401, a large decrease from the 3,977 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.2% Black, 33.9% Hispanic, 10.1% White, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Melwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Melwood has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Melwood, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 62.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Melwood is ranked the 240th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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). Melwood was ranked the 225th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Melwood's White Population

344 residents of Melwood, or 10.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Melwood is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Melwood ranks 481st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Melwood's White population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. White residents' share of Melwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.1%.

Melwood is more White than neighboring Rosaryville (3.6% White). Melwood is less White than neighboring Andrews AFB (42.2% White), Westphalia (11.6% White), and Queensland (15.2% White).

Melwood's Black Population

1,706 residents of Melwood, or 50.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Melwood is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Melwood ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Melwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.8%. Black residents' share of Melwood's population has decreased from 64.8% to 50.2%.

Melwood is more Black than neighboring Andrews AFB (26.8% Black), and Morningside (48.6% Black). Melwood is less Black than neighboring Westphalia (72.9% Black), Rosaryville (78.4% Black), and Queensland (72% Black).

Melwood's Asian Population

26 residents of Melwood, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Melwood is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Melwood ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Melwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 52.7%. Asian residents' share of Melwood's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.8%.

Melwood is more Asian than neighboring Westphalia (0.3% Asian), and Morningside (0.5% Asian). Melwood is less Asian than neighboring Andrews AFB (1.4% Asian), Rosaryville (3.9% Asian), and Queensland (1.6% Asian).

Melwood's Hispanic Population

1,153 residents of Melwood, or 33.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Melwood is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Melwood ranks 59th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Melwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 52.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Melwood's population has increased from 19.0% to 33.9%.

Melwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Andrews AFB (24.2% Hispanic), Westphalia (11.7% Hispanic), Rosaryville (7.9% Hispanic), and Queensland (8.3% Hispanic). Melwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Morningside (36.5% Hispanic).

Melwood's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Melwood, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Melwood is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Melwood ranks 44th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Melwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Melwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Melwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Andrews AFB (1.2% Native American/Other), Westphalia (1.1% Native American/Other), and Queensland (0% Native American/Other). Melwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rosaryville (2.3% Native American/Other), and Morningside (1.8% Native American/Other).

Melwood's Multiracial Population

122 residents of Melwood, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Melwood is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Melwood ranks 391st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Melwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Melwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Melwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Westphalia (2.5% Multiracial), Morningside (2.5% Multiracial), and Queensland (3% Multiracial). Melwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Andrews AFB (4.1% Multiracial), and Rosaryville (3.9% 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.