Melvin is a village located in Ford County Illinois. Melvin has a 2024 population of 411. Melvin is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 418 in 2020.
The average household income in Melvin is $52,653 with a poverty rate of 25.27%. The median age in Melvin is 38.6 years: 42.3 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melvin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 326 | 86.7% |
| Other race | 25 | 6.65% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 6.12% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 168 | 2.24 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Non Family | 84 | 1.07 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Married | 61 | 3.36 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Male | 17 | 3.24 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Female | 6 | 4.33 | 100 | 0 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
84.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 7.72% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 3.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 8.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 6.1% |
| High School Graduate | 102 | 41.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 5.28% |
| Some College | 67 | 27.24% |
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 | 221 | 191 | 33 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $6,563 | $58,542 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,625 | $0 | $86,250 |
| High School Graduate | $43,036 | $49,688 | $14,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,806 | $16,563 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,786 | $26,250 | $27,000 |
| Some College | $24,375 | $17,159 | $40,000 |
$26,786
Average Earnings
$26,250
Average Male
$27,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.61% of Melvin residents speak only English, while 7.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 321 | 68 | 21.18% |
| Other | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| Multiple | 23 | 1 | 4.35% |
25.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.44%
Male Poverty Rate
32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melvin is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melvin is Multiple, with 4.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.25% |
| High School | 21.57% |
| Some College | 21.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 20.95% |
| Female Employed | 11.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,286 | $66,881 |
| Households | $35,000 | $52,653 |
| Married Families | $56,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,357 | $36,633 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 7.06% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
80.32%
Born in Melvin
95.74%
Native Born
4.26%
Foreign Born
3.72%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
95.74% of Melvin residents were born in the United States, with 80.32% having been born in Illinois. 3.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 402 | -2 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 404 | -2 | -0.49% |
| 2027 | 406 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 407 | -2 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 409 | -2 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 411 | -2 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 413 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 413 | -6 | -1.43% |
| 2021 | 419 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 418 | 7 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 411 | -8 | -1.91% |
| 2018 | 419 | -3 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 422 | -4 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 426 | -5 | -1.16% |
| 2015 | 431 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 432 | -5 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 437 | -8 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 445 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 445 | -7 | -1.55% |
| 2010 | 452 | 0 | 0% |