Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Melvindale, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,554

Median Agei

31.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.7%7,374

Hispanic/Latino

26.5%3,324

Black

10.2%1,282

Two or More

3.4%427

Other

1.2%147

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%413

High School Diploma

32%2,372

Some College (<1 yr)

3.3%244

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%880

Associate's Degree

5%373

Bachelor's Degree

7.5%556

Master's Degree

2.5%186

Professional Degree

0.2%12

Doctorate

3.8%282

HS or Higher

71.7%

BA or Higher

14%

Graduate+

6.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$125,800

Median Renti

$1,110

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.8%2,583

Renter-Occupied

39.2%1,667

Total Units

4,582

Homeownership

60.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.2%185

$50K–$100K

20.9%541

$100K–$150K

42.5%1,099

$150K–$200K

22.9%591

$200K–$300K

5%130

$300K–$500K

0.9%23

$1M+

0.5%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

194

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

366

$1,000–$1,250

414

$1,250–$1,500

151

$1,500–$2,000

383

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%17

2010–2019

0.3%16

2000–2009

7.1%326

1990–1999

2.9%132

1980–1989

2.9%134

1970–1979

9.2%423

1960–1969

11.2%515

1950–1959

16.7%766

1940–1949

35.1%1,607

1939 or earlier

14.1%646

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.2%3,580

Electricity

12%512

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%148

No Fuel

0.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,185

Mean Household Incomei

$58,919

Per Capita Incomei

$20,408

Poverty Ratei

38.9%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

4,617

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.2%518

$10K–$15K

3.8%160

$15K–$20K

2.5%107

$20K–$25K

8%342

$25K–$30K

2.4%104

$30K–$35K

3.7%157

$35K–$40K

10.8%460

$40K–$45K

9.3%395

$45K–$50K

3.1%132

$50K–$60K

7.4%314

$60K–$75K

7%299

$75K–$100K

13.2%560

$100K–$125K

3.8%163

$125K–$150K

8.5%362

$150K–$200K

3%126

$200K+

1.2%51

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,216

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

254(3% of civilian adults)