Melwood, Maryland

Melwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It was newly delineated for the 2010 census, at which time its population was 3,051.[2] Per the 2020 census, the population was 3,977.[3]

Melwood
Melwood is located in Maryland
Melwood
Melwood
Location within the state of Maryland
Melwood is located in the United States
Melwood
Melwood
Melwood (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°48′07″N 76°50′30″W
Country United States
State Maryland
County Prince George's
Area
  Total2.83 sq mi (7.34 km2)
  Land2.83 sq mi (7.33 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total3,977
  Density1,405.80/sq mi (542.78/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code24-51940

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Melwood has a total area of 2.82 square miles (7.3 km2), all land.[4] The CDP is located directly to the east of Andrews Air Force Base.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20103,051
20203,97730.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2010[6] 2020[7]

2020 census

Melwood CDP, Maryland – Racial and Ethnic Composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2010[6] Pop 2020[7] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 741 407 24.29% 10.23%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,961 2,576 64.27% 64.77%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 20 16 0.66% 0.40%
Asian alone (NH) 45 55 1.47% 1.38%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 2 0.00% 0.05%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 5 33 0.16% 0.83%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 74 131 2.43% 3.29%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 205 757 6.72% 19.03%
Total 3,051 3,977 100.00% 100.00%

Education

Melwood residents are assigned to schools in Prince George's County Public Schools.[8] The zoned schools are Melwood Elementary School,[9] James Madison Middle School,[10] and Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School.[11]

See also

References


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