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Melvin

Texas · 178 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 $24,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $25,300. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
+15%since 2000
from 155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
384 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.5
+19%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
981461952442921990201020202024Melvin
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,375
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,107 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,551
+40%since 2000
from $11,124 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction18.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing15.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
19.8%
−65.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
40.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−38%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.3%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.5%(101)
Diversity Score
56
+14%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−3%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melvin, Texas?

Melvin, Texas has about 178 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melvin, Texas?

The typical household in Melvin, Texas earns about $24,375 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 $25,300.

How educated are people in Melvin, Texas?

About 6.3% 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 9.6% 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 28 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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