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Melvin

Illinois · 452 residents · 0.346 sq mi
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Melvin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,636. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
452
−3%since 2000
from 465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,306 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
−1%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3534214895576251990201020202024Melvin
2024430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,636
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,560
+19%since 2000
from $16,383 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+17%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(455)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(434)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(13)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(39)
Diversity Score
9
+103%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melvin, Illinois?

Melvin, Illinois has about 452 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melvin, Illinois?

The typical household in Melvin, Illinois earns about $43,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melvin, Illinois expensive?

In Melvin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $59,900, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Melvin, Illinois?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Melvin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melvin, Illinois?

About 15.4% of people in Melvin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melvin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Melvin, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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