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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Melba

Idaho · 268 residents · 0.457 sq mi
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Melba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,714. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 171 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,800. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

268
−39%vs 2000
vs 439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
586 / sq mi
−39%vs 2000
vs 961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 30.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2213625046457861990201020202024Melba
2024617
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,714
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,429 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,900
−54%vs 2000
vs $12,928 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.4%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,800
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$258
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $377 in 2000
US average: $450
77.2%
+14.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.8% in 2000
22.8% rent
2.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(64)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.1%(141)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.9%(48)
Diversity Score58.6%(157)
59
+83%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.7%
−17.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.5 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Melba, Idaho?

Melba, Idaho has about 268 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Melba, Idaho?

The typical household in Melba, Idaho earns about $15,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melba, Idaho expensive?

In Melba, Idaho, the median home is worth about $35,800, and the typical rent is about $258 a month.

How educated are people in Melba, Idaho?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Melba, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melba, Idaho?

About 19.4% of people in Melba, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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