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Melia

Nebraska · 22 residents · 1.44 sq mi
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Population has fallen 49% since 2023, a loss of 21 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 84.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 50.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 84.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22
−49%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
15 / sq mi
−49%since 2023
from 30 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
84.5
+105%since 2023
from 41.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1437608310620202024Melia
202422
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,636
−25%since 2023
from $51,772 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.0%
+24.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
−6%since 2023
from 0.511 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
91.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
10.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Female
63.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
31.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melia, Nebraska?

Melia, Nebraska has about 22 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Melia, Nebraska?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Melia, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melia, Nebraska?

About 50.0% of people in Melia, Nebraska 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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