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Melvin

Michigan · 180 residents · 0.971 sq mi
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Melvin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $104,200. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
180
+13%since 2000
from 160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
185 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
−6%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1331521711902091990201020202024Melvin
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,342
+20%since 2000
from $13,646 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services19.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+30%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(173)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−55%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% 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
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melvin, Michigan?

Melvin, Michigan has about 180 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melvin, Michigan?

The typical household in Melvin, Michigan earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melvin, Michigan expensive?

In Melvin, Michigan, the median home is worth about $104,200, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Melvin, Michigan?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Melvin, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melvin, Michigan?

About 24.0% of people in Melvin, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melvin, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Melvin, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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