CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Mellott

Indiana · 174 residents · 0.342 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Mellott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,000. Households here earn about 29% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
174
−16%since 2000
from 207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
509 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+11%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1181441701962221990201020202024Mellott
2024195
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,718
+5%since 2000
from $19,694 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing8.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+44%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mellott on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(2)
Diversity Score10.2%(18)
Diversity Score
10
+186%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Mellott

Berrydale
Pop 185
Stockton
Pop 185
Waverly
Pop 187
Manor
Pop 136
Places similar to Mellott
Head to head

Compare Mellott to nearby cities

MELLOTT VS
Crawfordsville
Income$55,033+33%
Home value$134,000+79%
Population16,699+9442%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MELLOTT VS
Lafayette
Income$53,716+30%
Home value$172,800+130%
Population71,238+40607%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MELLOTT VS
West Lafayette
Income$34,891−15%
Home value$350,000+367%
Population45,747+26041%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MELLOTT VS
Danville
Income$45,957+11%
Home value$79,000+5%
Population28,138+15979%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Mellott, Indiana?

Mellott, Indiana has about 174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mellott, Indiana?

The typical household in Mellott, Indiana earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mellott, Indiana expensive?

In Mellott, Indiana, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Mellott, Indiana?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mellott, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mellott, Indiana?

About 8.9% of people in Mellott, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mellott, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mellott, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Indiana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Mellott with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →