Melwood, MD is a small town located in Prince George's County. It has a population of just under 4,000 people and a population density of 1,345 people per square mile. The town is known for its quaint atmosphere and close-knit community.
Local businesses in Melwood include the Melwood Café which serves delicious home-cooked meals with generous portions, the Melwood Gallery which offers local artwork for sale, and the Melwood Boutique which sells unique clothing items. Popular year-round outdoor activities include hiking in nearby Greenbelt National Park and fishing at Lake Artemesia Park. Other organizations in town include the Melwood Civic Association which works to improve the quality of life in the area as well as provide information about what’s happening in town.
For those looking for some sporting entertainment, there are several local high school sports and athletic competitions taking place throughout the year. The annual Melwood Cup Soccer Tournament is an especially popular event that brings teams from all over Maryland to compete against each other for bragging rights.
The population in Melwood is 3,935. There are 1,409 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Melwood is 40.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Melwood is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Melwood
- 48.7% are married
- 14.4% are divorced
- 14.5% are married with children
- 21.8% have children, but are single
Race in Melwood
- 18.6% are White
- 58.1% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 14.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 7.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander