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Melvin

Michigan · 148 residents · 0.971 sq mi
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Melvin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,357. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,600. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
−8%since 2000
from 160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+30%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1331521711902091990201020202024Melvin
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,357
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,595
+58%since 2000
from $13,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−47%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(8)
Diversity Score
6
+77%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2011
from 27.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.6%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melvin, Michigan?

Melvin, Michigan has about 148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melvin, Michigan?

The typical household in Melvin, Michigan earns about $50,357 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 $68,600.

How educated are people in Melvin, Michigan?

About 4.7% 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 28.6% 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 2 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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