Melrose Park: Demographics & People

Melrose Park is home to 2,266 people, in 809 households. Median age 48.4 years. (7.2y older than Montgomery County; 7.2y older than Pennsylvania). Population is 43% White (non-Hispanic) and 31% Black. 83% of households are family-led.

Population & Trend

Current population 2,266; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Population856,553 people
Population2,266 people

Age Distribution

Median age 48.4y is 9.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).

Median age48.4 years (vs Pennsylvania 41.2y)

Race, Ethnicity & Diversity

Of 2,266 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).

Asian population11.5%
Black population30.6%
Hispanic or Latino population4.5%
White (non-Hispanic) population43.2%

Households & Family Composition

809 households. 83% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%.

Family households674 households
Households that are families83.3%
Total households809 households