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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Melvin

Texas · 155 residents · 0.464 sq mi
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Melvin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,107. Population has fallen 25% since 1990, a loss of 51 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $23,800. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 65% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

155
−25%since 1990
from 206 in 1990
1990 – 2025
334 / sq mi
−25%since 1990
from 444 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.3
−12%since 1990
from 49.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
981461952442921990201020202024Melvin
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,107
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,167 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,124
+24%since 1990
from $8,936 in 1990
US average: $21,522
50.0%
+36.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$23,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$388
US average: $602
85.3%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.4% in 1990
14.7% rent
1.7
+46%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.2%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(129)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.6%(77)
50
−21%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+18.5 ptssince 1990
from 49.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+12%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Melvin, Texas?

Melvin, Texas has about 155 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Melvin, Texas?

The typical household in Melvin, Texas earns about $14,107 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 $23,800, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Melvin, Texas?

About 12.0% 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 50.0% 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 51 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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