Melba is a city located in Canyon County Idaho. Melba has a 2024 population of 593. Melba is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 3.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 573 in 2020.
The average household income in Melba is $63,185 with a poverty rate of 15.46%. The median age in Melba is 30 years: 30.1 years for males, and 28.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melba was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 473 | 78.57% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 11.96% |
| Other race | 56 | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 203 | 2.97 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Married | 99 | 3.7 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 63 | 1.06 | 81 | 19 |
| Female | 32 | 4.22 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 9 | 3.78 | 100 | 0 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
84.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 7.31% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 7.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 6.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.29% |
| High School Graduate | 115 | 33.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 14.91% |
| Some College | 103 | 30.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 251 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 25 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $60,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,708 | $38,750 | $28,281 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,172 | $42,109 | $26,786 |
| Overall | $38,750 | $43,750 | $28,500 |
| Some College | $43,000 | $45,375 | $31,250 |
$38,750
Average Earnings
$43,750
Average Male
$28,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.71% of Melba residents speak only English, while 23.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 465 | 89 | 19.14% |
| Multiple | 72 | 2 | 2.78% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
15.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.5%
Male Poverty Rate
14.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melba is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melba is Multiple, with 2.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.67% |
| High School | 8.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 5.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,000 | $64,096 |
| Households | $42,147 | $63,185 |
| Married Families | $62,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,188 | $38,365 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 4.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.32%
Born in Melba
90.7%
Native Born
9.3%
Foreign Born
3.65%
Non Citizen
5.65%
Naturalized
90.7% of Melba residents were born in the United States, with 54.32% having been born in Idaho. 3.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 618 | 5 | 0.82% |
| 2028 | 613 | 5 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 608 | 5 | 0.83% |
| 2026 | 603 | 5 | 0.84% |
| 2025 | 598 | 5 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 593 | 5 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 588 | 14 | 2.44% |
| 2022 | 574 | -8 | -1.37% |
| 2021 | 582 | 9 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 573 | 17 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 556 | 12 | 2.21% |
| 2018 | 544 | 9 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 535 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 534 | 4 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 530 | 4 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 526 | 5 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 521 | 7 | 1.36% |
| 2012 | 514 | 5 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 509 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 507 | 0 | 0% |