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.
- 2.8 people per household.
- 17% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Current population 2,266; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 856,553 people |
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| Population | 2,266 people |
Age Distribution
Median age 48.4y is 9.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Median age | 48.4 years (vs Pennsylvania 41.2y) |
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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 population | 11.5% |
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| Black population | 30.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.5% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 43.2% |
Households & Family Composition
809 households. 83% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 674 households |
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| Households that are families | 83.3% |
| Total households | 809 households |