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Melbourne

Kentucky · 458 residents · 0.835 sq mi
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Melbourne is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $138,200. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 33.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
458
Unchangedsince 2000
from 457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
549 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+8%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3294545807058301990201020202024Melbourne
2024627
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,667
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,296
+4%since 2000
from $23,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$138,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Melbourne on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(409)
Black1.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(14)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3.1%(14)
Diversity Score19.2%(88)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melbourne, Kentucky?

Melbourne, Kentucky has about 458 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melbourne, Kentucky?

The typical household in Melbourne, Kentucky earns about $76,667 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 $138,200, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Melbourne, Kentucky?

About 40.8% 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 33.4% 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 167 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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