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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Melle

Missouri · 481 residents · 1.687 sq mi
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New Melle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,528. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 357 residents. Median home value is $106,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 76% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

481
+288%vs 2000
vs 124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
285 / sq mi
+288%vs 2000
vs 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−17%vs 2000
vs 41.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
822073334585831990201020202024New Melle
2024452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,528
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,417 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,248
−49%vs 2000
vs $29,965 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$106,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $165,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$375
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $608 in 2000
US average: $450
86.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
13.5% rent
2.3
−23%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(122)
Black1.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(5)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(481)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(10)
2
−48%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.2%
+15.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.3 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Melle, Missouri?

New Melle, Missouri has about 481 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Melle, Missouri?

The typical household in New Melle, Missouri earns about $46,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Melle, Missouri expensive?

In New Melle, Missouri, the median home is worth about $106,700, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in New Melle, Missouri?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Melle, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Melle, Missouri?

About 1.2% of people in New Melle, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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