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Melvin

New Hampshire · 273 residents · 1.605 sq mi
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Melvin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,583. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2019. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $336,100. With a median age of 62.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
273
+81%since 2019
from 151 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
170 / sq mi
+81%since 2019
from 94 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
62.6
−9%since 2019
from 68.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
26107189270351201020202024Melvin
2024324
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,583
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,188 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,143
+3%since 2019
from $42,977 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2019
from 74.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food28.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$336,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $395,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
18.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−16%since 2019
from 4.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(10)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 34.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
76.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 39.1% in 2019
Female
53.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 60.9% in 2019
Foreign born
14.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melvin, New Hampshire?

Melvin, New Hampshire has about 273 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melvin, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Melvin, New Hampshire earns about $88,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melvin, New Hampshire expensive?

In Melvin, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $336,100.

How educated are people in Melvin, New Hampshire?

About 55.9% of adults age 25 and over in Melvin, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melvin, New Hampshire?

About 0.0% of people in Melvin, New Hampshire 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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