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Melba

Idaho · 439 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 $31,429. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,800. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

439
+64%since 1990
from 268 in 1990
1990 – 2025
961 / sq mi
+64%since 1990
from 586 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.5
+12%since 1990
from 27.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2213625046457861990201020202024Melba
2024617
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,429
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,714 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,928
+119%since 1990
from $5,900 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$377
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
62.8%
−14.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
37.2% rent
2.5
+10%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.6%(157)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(64)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score32.1%(141)
32
−45%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+17.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
−12%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melba, Idaho?

Melba, Idaho has about 439 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Melba, Idaho?

The typical household in Melba, Idaho earns about $31,429 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 $78,800, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Melba, Idaho?

About 13.2% 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 13.8% of people in Melba, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melba, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Melba, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 171 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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