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Melbourne

Kentucky · 401 residents · 0.835 sq mi
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Melbourne has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $115,500. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
401
−12%since 2000
from 457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
480 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.2
+9%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3294545807058301990201020202024Melbourne
2024627
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,691
−7%since 2000
from $23,324 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(396)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score3.5%(14)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+2%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% 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
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melbourne, Kentucky?

Melbourne, Kentucky has about 401 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melbourne, Kentucky?

The typical household in Melbourne, Kentucky earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melbourne, Kentucky expensive?

In Melbourne, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $115,500, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Melbourne, Kentucky?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Melbourne, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melbourne, Kentucky?

About 13.9% of people in Melbourne, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melbourne, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Melbourne, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 224 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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