Melwood, MD Demographics

A map of Melwood's Population by Race

Melwood, Maryland had a population of 3,977 in 2020. It was 10.2% White, 64.8% Black, 1.4% Asian, 19.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Melwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Melwood is the 225th 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).

Melwood's White Population

407 residents of Melwood identify as White, or 10.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Melwood considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Melwood is ranked #481 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Melwood is more White than neighboring Westphalia (4.8% White), and Rosaryville (6.8% White). Melwood is less White than neighboring Andrews AFB (44.8% White), Morningside (16.9% White), and Queensland (13.5% White).

Melwood's Black Population

2,576 residents of Melwood identify as Black, or 64.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Melwood considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Melwood is ranked #43 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Melwood is more Black than neighboring Andrews AFB (25.1% Black), and Morningside (48.5% Black). Melwood is less Black than neighboring Westphalia (78.7% Black), Rosaryville (81.4% Black), and Queensland (72.7% Black).

Melwood's Asian Population

55 residents of Melwood identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Melwood slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Melwood is ranked #282 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Melwood is more Asian than neighboring Morningside (1% Asian), and Queensland (1.2% Asian). Melwood is less Asian than neighboring Andrews AFB (5% Asian), Westphalia (1.7% Asian), and Rosaryville (1.6% Asian).

Melwood's Hispanic Population

757 residents of Melwood identify as Hispanic, or 19.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Melwood slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Melwood is ranked #59 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Melwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Andrews AFB (15.8% Hispanic), Westphalia (10.1% Hispanic), Rosaryville (5.7% Hispanic), and Queensland (6.6% Hispanic). Melwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Morningside (28.1% Hispanic).

Melwood's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Melwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Melwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Melwood is ranked #38 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Melwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westphalia (0.8% Native American/Other), Rosaryville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Morningside (1.1% Native American/Other). Melwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Andrews AFB (1.7% Native American/Other), and Queensland (1.6% Native American/Other).

Melwood's Multiracial Population

131 residents of Melwood identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Melwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Melwood is ranked #383 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Melwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Andrews AFB (7.7% Multiracial), Westphalia (3.8% Multiracial), Rosaryville (3.7% Multiracial), Morningside (4.3% Multiracial), and Queensland (4.3% Multiracial).

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