Melvindale, MI

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    2024 Population
    12,554
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    31.3
    0.949% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    39.1%
    13.7% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $42,185
    2% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $125,800
    11.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,334
    12.9% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Melvindale, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    90.7% of the residents in Melvindale, MI are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Melvindale, MI was $125,800, and the homeownership rate was 60.8%.

    Most people in Melvindale, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Melvindale, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Melvindale, MI is home to a population of 12.6k people, from which 90.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 21.5% of Melvindale, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.7k people).

    In 2024, there were 5.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.37k people) in Melvindale, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.28k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.22k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    90.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    92%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 90.7% of Melvindale, MI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Melvindale, MI was 92%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Melvindale, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      7.37k ± 870
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.28k ± 500
    3. White (Hispanic)
      1.22k ± 700
    26.5%
    Hispanic Population
    3.32k people

    In 2024, there were 5.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.37k people) in Melvindale, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.28k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.22k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    26.5% of the people in Melvindale, MI are hispanic (3.32k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Melvindale, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    21.5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.7k people
    17.3%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.18k people

    As of 2024, 21.5% of Melvindale, MI residents (2.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Melvindale, MI was 17.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      71 ± 73
    2. Korea
      34 ± 46
    3. Vietnam
      23 ± 35

    Melvindale, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Melvindale, MI.

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    Health

    93.9% of the population of Melvindale, MI has health coverage, with 22.4% on employee plans, 50.8% on Medicaid, 8.44% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.0797% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.2% were men and 47.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 34.1% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.2% were men and 47.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.12%
    Uninsured
    22.4%
    Employer Coverage
    50.8%
    Medicaid
    8.44%
    Medicare
    12.2%
    Non-Group
    0.0797%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Melvindale, MI declined by 6.53% from 6.55% to 6.12%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Melvindale, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Melvindale, MI employs 4.33k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Melvindale, MI were Retail Trade (794 people), Educational Services (568 people), and Manufacturing (558 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($77,000), Educational Services ($65,714), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,792).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.33k
    2024 Value
    ± 764
    −12.9%
    1 Year decline
    ± 26.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Melvindale, MI declined at a rate of −12.9%, from 4.98k employees to 4.33k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Melvindale, MI, are Sales & Related Occupations (586 people), Production Occupations (491 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (456 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Melvindale, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.33k
    2024 Value
    ± 764
    −12.9%
    1 Year decline
    ± 26.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Melvindale, MI declined at a rate of −12.9%, from 4.98k employees to 4.33k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Melvindale, MI, are Retail Trade (794 people), Educational Services (568 people), and Manufacturing (558 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Melvindale, MI, though some of these residents may live in Melvindale, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $38,784
    Median earning men ± $8,503
    $27,418
    Median earning women ± $9,981

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($133,306), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,663), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,857).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($75,389), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,807), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,760).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Melvindale, MI was $125,800 in 2024, which is 0.378 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $113,100 to $125,800, a 11.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Melvindale, MI is 60.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Melvindale, MI have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Melvindale, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $125,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,305
    $2,583
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$552

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Melvindale, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    60.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 60.8% of the housing units in Melvindale, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Melvindale, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $42,185
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,629
    4.25k
    Number of Households
    ± 695

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.25k households in Melvindale, MI grew to $42,185 from the previous year's value of $41,356.

    The following chart displays the households in Melvindale, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Melvindale, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (61%)
    2. Carpooled (28.9%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.52%)

    In 2024, 61% of workers in Melvindale, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (28.9%) and those who worked at home (7.52%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Melvindale, MI have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.898% of the workforce in Melvindale, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Melvindale, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Melvindale, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Melvindale, MI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    39.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Melvindale, MI (4.89k out of 12.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Melvindale, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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