Mellette is a city located in Spink County South Dakota. Mellette has a 2024 population of 194. Mellette is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -2.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 198 in 2020.
The average household income in Mellette is $101,258 with a poverty rate of 12.5%. The median age in Mellette is 49 years: 49.7 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mellette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 97.22% |
| Other race | 4 | 2.78% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 67 | 2.15 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Married | 35 | 2.89 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 30 | 1.07 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Male | 1 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 1 | 8 | 100 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
88.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1 | 0.91% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 13.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 8.18% |
| High School Graduate | 50 | 45.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 1.82% |
| Some College | 22 | 20% |
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 | 110 | 107 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.27%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $65,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,607 | $0 | $61,607 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $0 | $58,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,536 | $65,000 | $60,536 |
| Some College | $71,750 | $95,000 | $42,188 |
$60,536
Average Earnings
$65,000
Average Male
$60,536
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.12% of Mellette residents speak only English, while 2.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 14 | 10% |
| Other | 4 | 4 | 100% |
12.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.06%
Male Poverty Rate
6.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mellette is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mellette is White, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18% |
| Some College | 9.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $144,583 | $138,676 |
| Households | $104,375 | $101,258 |
| Married Families | $148,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,583 | $54,933 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
60.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 10.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
0%
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
79.86%
Born in Mellette
96.53%
Native Born
3.47%
Foreign Born
2.78%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
96.53% of Mellette residents were born in the United States, with 79.86% having been born in South Dakota. 2.78% 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 | 189 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2028 | 190 | -1 | -0.52% |
| 2027 | 191 | -1 | -0.52% |
| 2026 | 192 | -1 | -0.52% |
| 2025 | 193 | -1 | -0.52% |
| 2024 | 194 | -1 | -0.51% |
| 2023 | 195 | -1 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 196 | -2 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 198 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 198 | -17 | -7.91% |
| 2019 | 215 | -3 | -1.38% |
| 2018 | 218 | -2 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 220 | 2 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 218 | -1 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 219 | -3 | -1.35% |
| 2014 | 222 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 221 | -2 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 223 | 7 | 3.24% |
| 2011 | 216 | 5 | 2.37% |
| 2010 | 211 | 0 | 0% |