Melvindale, MI Demographics

A map of Melvindale's Population by Race

Melvindale, Michigan had a population of 12,851 in 2020. It was 62.1% White, 10.3% Black, 1.3% Asian, 19.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 6.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Melvindale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Melvindale is the 83rd most populous. 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's White Population

7,983 residents of Melvindale identify as White, or 62.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Melvindale slightly less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Melvindale is ranked #694 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Melvindale is more White than neighboring Lincoln Park (58.8% White), Ecorse (29.1% White), and River Rouge (27.7% White). Melvindale is less White than neighboring Allen Park (78% White), and Dearborn (85.4% White).

Melvindale's Black Population

1,328 residents of Melvindale identify as Black, or 10.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Melvindale roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Melvindale is ranked #68 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Melvindale is more Black than neighboring Lincoln Park (9.2% Black), Allen Park (3.9% Black), and Dearborn (4% Black). Melvindale is less Black than neighboring Ecorse (45.7% Black), and River Rouge (48.5% Black).

Melvindale's Asian Population

161 residents of Melvindale identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Melvindale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Melvindale is ranked #127 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Melvindale is more Asian than neighboring Lincoln Park (0.5% Asian), Allen Park (1.2% Asian), Ecorse (0.3% Asian), and River Rouge (0.2% Asian). Melvindale is less Asian than neighboring Dearborn (2.5% Asian).

Melvindale's Hispanic Population

2,481 residents of Melvindale identify as Hispanic, or 19.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Melvindale larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Melvindale is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Melvindale is more Hispanic than neighboring Allen Park (12.2% Hispanic), Dearborn (3.6% Hispanic), Ecorse (18.2% Hispanic), and River Rouge (17.4% Hispanic). Melvindale is less Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln Park (25.8% Hispanic).

Melvindale's Native American/Other Population

121 residents of Melvindale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Melvindale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Melvindale is ranked #254 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Melvindale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Allen Park (0.6% Native American/Other), and Dearborn (0.6% Native American/Other). Melvindale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ecorse (1% Native American/Other), and River Rouge (1% Native American/Other).

Melvindale's Multiracial Population

777 residents of Melvindale identify as Multiracial, or 6.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Melvindale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Melvindale is ranked #99 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Melvindale is more Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Park (4.9% Multiracial), Allen Park (4.1% Multiracial), Dearborn (4% Multiracial), Ecorse (5.6% Multiracial), and River Rouge (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.