Melvin is a city located in Osceola County Iowa. Melvin has a 2024 population of 194. Melvin is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -3.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 202 in 2020.
The average household income in Melvin is $72,072 with a poverty rate of 29.38%. The median age in Melvin is 37 years: 27.3 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melvin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 318 | 98.76% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.24% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 120 | 2.68 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Married | 46 | 2.63 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 44 | 1.16 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Female | 26 | 5.19 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Male | 4 | 3.75 | 100 | 0 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
79.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 18.54% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 3.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 8.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 84 | 40.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 8.78% |
| Some College | 39 | 19.02% |
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 | 180 | 145 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,875 | $42,917 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,286 | $40,000 | $26,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,188 | $57,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,074 | $41,827 | $27,500 |
| Some College | $35,500 | $35,000 | $41,250 |
$40,074
Average Earnings
$41,827
Average Male
$27,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.51% of Melvin residents speak only English, while 29.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90 | 62 | 68.89% |
| White | 226 | 32 | 14.16% |
29.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.21%
Male Poverty Rate
27.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melvin is Hispanic, with 68.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melvin is White, with 14.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.56% |
| Some College | 2.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 19.12% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,000 | $86,776 |
| Households | $63,438 | $72,072 |
| Married Families | $72,273 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,000 | $36,375 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 6.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
67.39%
Born in Melvin
94.72%
Native Born
5.28%
Foreign Born
5.28%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.72% of Melvin residents were born in the United States, with 67.39% having been born in Iowa. 5.28% 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 | 184 | -2 | -1.08% |
| 2028 | 186 | -2 | -1.06% |
| 2027 | 188 | -2 | -1.05% |
| 2026 | 190 | -2 | -1.04% |
| 2025 | 192 | -2 | -1.03% |
| 2024 | 194 | -2 | -1.02% |
| 2023 | 196 | -3 | -1.51% |
| 2022 | 199 | -3 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 202 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 202 | 8 | 4.12% |
| 2019 | 194 | -4 | -2.02% |
| 2018 | 198 | -1 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 199 | -1 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 200 | -3 | -1.48% |
| 2015 | 203 | -1 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 204 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 204 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 204 | -4 | -1.92% |
| 2011 | 208 | -4 | -1.89% |
| 2010 | 212 | 0 | 0% |