Mellen is a city located in Ashland County Wisconsin. Mellen has a 2024 population of 697. Mellen is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 699 in 2020.
The average household income in Mellen is $60,115 with a poverty rate of 12.43%. The median age in Mellen is 49 years: 52.1 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mellen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 504 | 93.68% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 3.35% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 6 | 1.12% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 239 | 2.15 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Non Family | 96 | 1.01 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Married | 95 | 3.11 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Female | 33 | 2.42 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Male | 15 | 2.87 | 60 | 40 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 6.49% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 11.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 12.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.04% |
| High School Graduate | 173 | 44.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.78% |
| Some College | 89 | 23.12% |
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 | 356 | 328 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 3 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 90%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,250 | $0 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,375 | $48,250 | $25,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,357 | $37,500 | $31,667 |
| Some College | $42,857 | $36,667 | $44,500 |
$35,357
Average Earnings
$37,500
Average Male
$31,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.51% of Mellen residents speak only English, while 2.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 490 | 56 | 11.43% |
| Multiple | 18 | 8 | 44.44% |
12.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.6%
Male Poverty Rate
11.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mellen is Multiple, with 44.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mellen is White, with 11.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.86% |
| Some College | 9.85% |
| High School | 8.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,042 | $78,504 |
| Households | $40,125 | $60,115 |
| Married Families | $96,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,333 | $31,873 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
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
33
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 7.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
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
81.23%
Born in Mellen
97.77%
Native Born
2.23%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
1.86%
Naturalized
97.77% of Mellen residents were born in the United States, with 81.23% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.37% 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 | 695 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 696 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 696 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 696 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 697 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 697 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 698 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 698 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 700 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 699 | 12 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 687 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 684 | 5 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 679 | -15 | -2.16% |
| 2016 | 694 | -4 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 698 | -12 | -1.69% |
| 2014 | 710 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 708 | 4 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 704 | -11 | -1.54% |
| 2011 | 715 | -8 | -1.11% |
| 2010 | 723 | 0 | 0% |