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Melvina

Wisconsin · 93 residents · 0.486 sq mi
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Melvina has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $104,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 135%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93
Unchangedsince 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
191 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+14%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4665841031221990201020202024Melvina
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,045
+146%since 2000
from $11,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing18.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,700
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+23%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(84)
Black1.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(2)
Asian2.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.5%(13)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+99%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
87.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melvina, Wisconsin?

Melvina, Wisconsin has about 93 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melvina, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Melvina, Wisconsin earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melvina, Wisconsin expensive?

In Melvina, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $104,700.

How educated are people in Melvina, Wisconsin?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Melvina, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melvina, Wisconsin?

About 5.0% of people in Melvina, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melvina, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Melvina, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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