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Melvin

Texas · 122 residents (2025 est.) · 0.464 sq mi
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Melvin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,313. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,300. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114
−26%since 2000
from 155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
246 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
+25%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:122 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
981461952442921990201020202024Melvin
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,313
+174%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,107 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,650
+274%since 2000
from $11,124 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
−26%since 2010
from 0.470 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.6
−63%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino40.4%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(3)
Diversity Score63.9%(73)
Diversity Score
64
+29%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
59.9 min
+171%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
37.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−53.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
43.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2013
from 57.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+36.0 ptssince 2017
from 45.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 59.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 40.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melvin, Texas?

Melvin, Texas has about 114 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melvin, Texas?

The typical household in Melvin, Texas earns about $70,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melvin, Texas expensive?

In Melvin, Texas, the median home is worth about $43,300.

How educated are people in Melvin, Texas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Melvin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melvin, Texas?

About 6.1% of people in Melvin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melvin, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Melvin, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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