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788
TOTAL POPULATION
432
MALE POPULATION
356
FEMALE POPULATION
121.35
MALES / 100 FEMALES
82.41
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,613
PER CAPITA INCOME
$103,125
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$91,500
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
445
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
80.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Melbourne Area Codes

Race in Melbourne

The most populous races in Melbourne are White / Caucasian (781 | 99.1%), Hispanic or Latino (6 | 0.8%), and Two or more Races (6 | 0.8%).
Race in Melbourne
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino60.8%
Native / Alaskan10.1%
White / Caucasian78199.1%
Two or more Races60.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total788100.0%

Ancestry in Melbourne

The most populous ancestries reported in Melbourne are German (311 | 39.5%), Irish (103 | 13.1%), American (56 | 7.1%), Norwegian (45 | 5.7%), and English (41 | 5.2%), together accounting for 70.6% of all Melbourne residents.
Ancestry in Melbourne
Ancestry# Population% Population
American567.1%
Arab10.1%
Australian30.4%
British81.0%
Cherokee30.4%
Czech141.8%
Danish40.5%
Dutch212.7%
Eastern European81.0%
English415.2%
European20.3%
Finnish20.3%
French283.5%
German31139.5%
Hungarian20.3%
Irish10313.1%
Italian20.3%
Lebanese10.1%
Lithuanian131.7%
Mexican40.5%
Norwegian455.7%
Portuguese50.6%
Scotch-Irish70.9%
Scottish121.5%
Spanish20.3%
Swedish50.6%
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Immigrants in Melbourne

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Melbourne came from Central America (4 | 0.5%), Latin America (4 | 0.5%), Mexico (4 | 0.5%), Europe (3 | 0.4%), and Germany (3 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.3% of all Melbourne residents.
Immigrants in Melbourne
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America40.5%
Europe30.4%
Germany30.4%
Latin America40.5%
Mexico40.5%
Western Europe30.4%
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Sex and Age in Melbourne

Sex and Age in Melbourne

The most populous age groups in Melbourne are Under 5 Years (56 | 13.0%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (40 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Melbourne
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years56 (13.0%)20 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years39 (9.0%)23 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years37 (8.6%)36 (10.1%)
15 to 19 Years41 (9.5%)17 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years21 (4.9%)17 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years15 (3.5%)10 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Years23 (5.3%)33 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Years36 (8.3%)33 (9.3%)
40 to 44 Years42 (9.7%)40 (11.2%)
45 to 49 Years24 (5.6%)16 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years23 (5.3%)13 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years19 (4.4%)23 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years10 (2.3%)4 (1.1%)
65 to 69 Years17 (3.9%)28 (7.9%)
70 to 74 Years14 (3.2%)14 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years6 (1.4%)11 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years9 (2.1%)15 (4.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (0.8%)
Total432 (100.0%)356 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Melbourne

Median Family Size in Melbourne

The median family size in Melbourne is 3.08 persons per family, with married-couple families (163 | 72.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.38 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (26 | 11.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.19 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Melbourne
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple163 (72.4%)3.38
Single Male/Father26 (11.6%)2.19
Single Female/Mother36 (16.0%)2.36
Total Families225 (100.0%)3.08

Median Household Size in Melbourne

The median household size in Melbourne is 2.68 persons per household, with married-couple households (163 | 55.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (69 | 23.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Melbourne
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple163 (55.4%)3.38
Single Male/Father26 (8.8%)2.50
Single Female/Mother36 (12.2%)2.42
Non-family69 (23.5%)1.23
Total Households294 (100.0%)2.68

Household Size by Marriage Status in Melbourne

Out of a total of 294 households in Melbourne, 225 (76.5%) are family households, while 69 (23.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 93, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 54.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Melbourne
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-54 (18.4%)
2-Person Households93 (31.6%)15 (5.1%)
3-Person Households48 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households32 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households40 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households7 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households5 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total225 (76.5%)69 (23.5%)

Female Fertility in Melbourne

Fertility by Age in Melbourne

Average fertility rate in Melbourne is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 133.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Melbourne
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years8 (100.0%)133.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total8 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Melbourne

87.5% of women with births (8) in Melbourne are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 12.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 12.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Melbourne
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)

Fertility by Education in Melbourne

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Melbourne
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree5 (62.5%)74.0
Bachelor's Degree3 (37.5%)115.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total8 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Melbourne

12.5% of women with births in Melbourne are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 33.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Melbourne
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)

Income in Melbourne

Income Overview in Melbourne

Per Capita Income in Melbourne is $35,613, while median incomes of families and households are $103,125 and $91,500 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income788$35,613
Median Family Income225$103,125
Mean Family Income225$108,748
Median Household Income294$91,500
Mean Household Income294$99,330
Income Deficit225$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)78832.69%
Wage / Income Gap ($)78867.31¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7880.33

Earnings by Sex in Melbourne

Average Earnings in Melbourne are $45,167, $52,813 for men and $35,547 for women, a difference of 32.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Melbourne
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male247 (53.7%)$52,813
Female213 (46.3%)$35,547
Total460 (100.0%)$45,167

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Melbourne

The most common earnings brackets in Melbourne are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (40 | 16.2%) and $2,499 or less for women (22 | 10.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Melbourne
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (3.6%)22 (10.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99910 (4.1%)2 (0.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (0.8%)2 (0.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99911 (4.4%)2 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)5 (2.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (0.8%)3 (1.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4995 (2.0%)17 (8.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9992 (0.8%)14 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (0.8%)6 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9999 (3.6%)9 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9997 (2.8%)6 (2.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9995 (2.0%)15 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9998 (3.2%)22 (10.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99919 (7.7%)13 (6.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99921 (8.5%)9 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99922 (8.9%)9 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99927 (10.9%)5 (2.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99917 (6.9%)19 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99940 (16.2%)19 (8.9%)
$100,000+29 (11.7%)14 (6.6%)
Total247 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Melbourne

Average earnings in Melbourne are $57,500 for men and $36,719 for women, a difference of 36.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $63,333, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $56,875. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $40,625, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $16,875.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Melbourne
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$56,875$16,875
College or Associate's Degree$57,500$35,455
Bachelor's Degree$63,333$40,625
Graduate Degree--
Total$57,500$36,719

Family Income in Melbourne

Family Income Brackets in Melbourne

According to the Melbourne family income data, there are 62 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Melbourne
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00020.9%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99994.0%
$25,000 to $34,99962.7%
$35,000 to $49,999146.2%
$50,000 to $74,9993415.1%
$75,000 to $99,9994520.0%
$100,000 to $149,9996227.6%
$150,000 to $199,9994017.8%
$200,000+135.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Melbourne

5-person families (40 | 17.8%) account for the highest median family income in Melbourne with $114,545 per family, while 3-person families (45 | 20.0%) have the highest median income of $34,792 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Melbourne
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families100 (44.4%)$68,750
3-Person Families45 (20.0%)$104,375
4-Person Families28 (12.4%)$113,929
5-Person Families40 (17.8%)$114,545
6-Person Families10 (4.4%)$0
7+ Person Families2 (0.9%)$0
Total225 (100.0%)$103,125

Family Income by Number of Earners in Melbourne

The median family income in Melbourne is $103,125, with families comprising 3+ earners (34) having the highest median family income of $136,250, while families with 1 earner (77) have the lowest median family income of $66,161, accounting for 15.1% and 34.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Melbourne
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners14 (6.2%)$70,000
1 Earner77 (34.2%)$66,161
2 Earners100 (44.4%)$113,889
3+ Earners34 (15.1%)$136,250
Total225 (100.0%)$103,125

Household Income in Melbourne

Household Income Brackets in Melbourne

With 65 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Melbourne, accounting for 22.1% of all households. In contrast, only 2 households (0.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Melbourne
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00041.4%
$10,000 to $14,99920.7%
$15,000 to $24,999155.1%
$25,000 to $34,999103.4%
$35,000 to $49,9993311.2%
$50,000 to $74,9994716.0%
$75,000 to $99,9995819.7%
$100,000 to $149,9996522.1%
$150,000 to $199,9994716.0%
$200,000+134.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Melbourne

The median household income in Melbourne is $91,500, with the highest median household income of $105,833 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 124 households (42.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 15 households (5.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Melbourne
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years15 (5.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years124 (42.2%)$105,833
45 to 64 Years76 (25.9%)$72,500
65+ Years79 (26.9%)$75,625
Total294 (100.0%)$91,500

Poverty in Melbourne

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Melbourne

With 1.2% poverty level for males and 2.0% for females among the residents of Melbourne, 18 to 24 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (7.7%) and 2 females (10.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Melbourne
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (3.6%)2 (10.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years2 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years1 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (6.9%)
Total5 (1.2%)7 (2.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Melbourne

According to the poverty statistics in Melbourne, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Melbourne
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years54 (96.4%)18 (90.0%)
5 Years7 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years45 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years24 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
15 Years20 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years24 (92.3%)18 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years38 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years78 (100.0%)70 (95.9%)
45 to 54 Years47 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years28 (96.6%)27 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years31 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)
75 Years and over15 (100.0%)27 (93.1%)
Total427 (98.8%)349 (98.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Melbourne

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Melbourne
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Melbourne

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Melbourne
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children2 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Melbourne

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Melbourne
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (5.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (3.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Melbourne

Employment by Class of Employer in Melbourne

Among the 421 employed individuals in Melbourne, private company employees (245 | 58.2%), local government employees (46 | 10.9%), and self-employed (incorporated) (40 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Melbourne
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees24558.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)409.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)245.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations174.0%
Local Government Employees4610.9%
State Government Employees337.8%
Federal Government Employees163.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total421100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Melbourne

According to the labor force statistics for Melbourne, out of the total population over 16 years of age (551), 80.8% or 445 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 19 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 25 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 70.0% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Melbourne
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years21 (65.6%)3 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Years36 (94.7%)2 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years25 (100.0%)2 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years52 (92.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years142 (94.0%)3 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years72 (94.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years38 (90.5%)2 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years9 (64.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years40 (54.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (22.7%)7 (70.0%)
Total445 (80.8%)19 (4.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Melbourne

According to labor force statistics for Melbourne, 92.9% of individuals (338) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (364) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 97.7% or 86 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 50.0% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Melbourne
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4 (44.4%)4 (50.0%)
High School Diploma91 (89.2%)3 (3.3%)
College / Associate Degree157 (95.2%)2 (1.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher86 (97.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total338 (92.9%)8 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Melbourne

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Melbourne are Health Diagnosing & Treating (33 | 7.7%), Management (32 | 7.5%), Community & Social Service (31 | 7.3%), Health Technologists (25 | 5.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (24 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Melbourne

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Melbourne, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (78.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (80.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Melbourne
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12 (37.5%)20 (62.5%)
Business & Financial14 (66.7%)7 (33.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science18 (78.3%)5 (21.7%)
Computers & Mathematics4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Architecture & Engineering7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Community & Social Service 10 (32.3%)21 (67.7%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library7 (29.2%)17 (70.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total (Category)54 (38.6%)86 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)222 (52.1%)204 (47.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Melbourne are Cleaning & Maintenance (28 | 6.6%), Healthcare Support (26 | 6.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (22 | 5.2%), Personal Care & Service (13 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (4 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Melbourne

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Melbourne, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (90.9%), and Personal Care & Service (46.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Melbourne
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Security & Protection4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (9.1%)20 (90.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance16 (57.1%)12 (42.9%)
Personal Care & Service7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
Total (Category)29 (31.2%)64 (68.8%)
Total (Overall)222 (52.1%)204 (47.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Melbourne are Office & Administration (48 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (16 | 3.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Melbourne

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Melbourne
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5 (31.2%)11 (68.8%)
Office & Administration9 (18.8%)39 (81.2%)
Total (Category)14 (21.9%)50 (78.1%)
Total (Overall)222 (52.1%)204 (47.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Melbourne are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (27 | 6.3%), Construction & Extraction (23 | 5.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Melbourne

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Melbourne
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Construction & Extraction23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)55 (96.5%)2 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)222 (52.1%)204 (47.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Melbourne are Transportation (37 | 8.7%), Production (22 | 5.2%), and Material Moving (13 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Melbourne

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Melbourne
OccupationMaleFemale
Production22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving11 (84.6%)2 (15.4%)
Total (Category)70 (97.2%)2 (2.8%)
Total (Overall)222 (52.1%)204 (47.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Melbourne

Employment Industries in Melbourne

The major employment industries in Melbourne include Health Care & Social Assistance (91 | 21.4%), Educational Services (63 | 14.8%), Manufacturing (47 | 11.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (47 | 11.0%), and Construction (33 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Melbourne

Employment Industries by Sex in Melbourne

The Melbourne industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Melbourne
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting14 (87.5%)2 (12.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing46 (97.9%)1 (2.1%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Retail Trade12 (44.4%)15 (55.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing38 (80.8%)9 (19.2%)
Utilities8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
Information5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance4 (26.7%)11 (73.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Educational Services22 (34.9%)41 (65.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (2.2%)89 (97.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Public Administration9 (56.2%)7 (43.8%)
Total222 (52.1%)204 (47.9%)

Education in Melbourne

School Enrollment in Melbourne

The most common levels of schooling among the 223 students in Melbourne are elementary school (71 | 31.8%), middle school (55 | 24.7%), and high school (51 | 22.9%).
School Enrollment in Melbourne
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool167.2%
Kindergarten73.1%
Elementary School7131.8%
Middle School5524.7%
High School5122.9%
College / Undergraduate209.0%
Graduate / Professional31.3%
Total223100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Melbourne

Out of a total of 223 students who are enrolled in schools in Melbourne, 24 (10.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 199 (89.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Melbourne
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old54 (87.1%)8 (12.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds67 (91.8%)6 (8.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6 (46.2%)7 (53.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total199 (89.2%)24 (10.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Melbourne

Education (40 | 35.1%), science & technology (18 | 15.8%), business (18 | 15.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (12 | 10.5%), and arts & humanities (10 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 114 individuals in Melbourne who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Melbourne
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1210.5%
Physical & Health Sciences21.8%
Psychology76.1%
Social Sciences32.6%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1815.8%
Business1815.8%
Education4035.1%
Literature & Languages21.8%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts21.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities108.8%
Total114100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Melbourne

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Melbourne

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Melbourne are males with 2 vehicles (87, accounting for 39.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (51, making up 43.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Melbourne
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2 (0.9%)3 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle20 (9.1%)41 (20.4%)
2 Vehicles87 (39.6%)51 (25.4%)
3 Vehicles79 (35.9%)71 (35.3%)
4 Vehicles12 (5.4%)19 (9.5%)
5 or more Vehicles20 (9.1%)16 (8.0%)
Total220 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Melbourne

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Melbourne are 20 to 24 minutes (95 commuters, 24.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (43 commuters, 11.2%), and 25 to 29 minutes (43 commuters, 11.2%).
Commute Time in Melbourne
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes246.2%
5 to 9 Minutes246.2%
10 to 14 Minutes266.8%
15 to 19 Minutes4311.2%
20 to 24 Minutes9524.7%
25 to 29 Minutes4311.2%
30 to 34 Minutes287.3%
35 to 39 Minutes246.2%
40 to 44 Minutes225.7%
45 to 59 Minutes369.4%
60 to 89 Minutes133.4%
90 or more Minutes61.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Melbourne

The most common commute times in Melbourne are 20 to 24 minutes (46 commuters, 22.6%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (49 commuters, 27.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Melbourne
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes20 (9.8%)4 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes15 (7.3%)9 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes15 (7.3%)11 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes17 (8.3%)26 (14.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes46 (22.6%)49 (27.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes17 (8.3%)26 (14.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes22 (10.8%)6 (3.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes20 (9.8%)4 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes8 (3.9%)14 (7.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (4.9%)26 (14.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes11 (5.4%)2 (1.1%)
90 or more Minutes3 (1.5%)3 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Melbourne

The most frequent times of departure to work in Melbourne are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (43, 21.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (32, 17.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Melbourne
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM34 (16.7%)1 (0.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10 (4.9%)5 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM17 (8.3%)28 (15.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM24 (11.8%)17 (9.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM43 (21.1%)31 (17.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM20 (9.8%)14 (7.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM19 (9.3%)32 (17.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (2.0%)4 (2.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (2.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7 (3.4%)13 (7.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM13 (6.4%)26 (14.4%)
Total204 (100.0%)180 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Melbourne

Occupancy by Ownership in Melbourne

Of the total 294 dwellings in Melbourne, owner-occupied units account for 252 (85.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 42 (14.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Melbourne
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25285.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4214.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units294100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Melbourne

Occupancy by Household Size in Melbourne
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5418.4%
2-Person Household10836.7%
3-Person Household4816.3%
4+ Person Household8428.6%
Total Housing Units294100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Melbourne

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Melbourne
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household42 (77.8%)12 (22.2%)
2-Person Household84 (77.8%)24 (22.2%)
3-Person Household43 (89.6%)5 (10.4%)
4+ Person Household83 (98.8%)1 (1.2%)
Total Housing Units252 (85.7%)42 (14.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Melbourne

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Melbourne
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
High School Diploma68 (70.1%)29 (29.9%)
College/Associate Degree113 (91.1%)11 (8.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Melbourne

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Melbourne
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6321.4%
35 to 44 Years7625.9%
45 to 54 Years3913.3%
55 to 64 Years3712.6%
65 to 74 Years5017.0%
75 to 84 Years279.2%
85 Years and Over20.7%
Total294100.0%

Housing Finances in Melbourne

Median Income by Occupancy in Melbourne

Median Income by Occupancy in Melbourne
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied252 (85.7%)$97,500
Renter-Occupied42 (14.3%)$50,938
Average294 (100.0%)$91,500

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Melbourne

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Melbourne
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)2 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9991 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9994 (1.6%)10 (23.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99927 (10.7%)6 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99934 (13.5%)13 (30.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99954 (21.4%)4 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99965 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more53 (21.0%)7 (16.7%)
Total252 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Melbourne

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Melbourne
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30012 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49929 (11.5%)1 (2.4%)
$500 to $79954 (21.4%)25 (59.5%)
$800 to $99928 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49992 (36.5%)12 (28.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99934 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total252 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Melbourne

Housing Structures in Melbourne

Housing Structures in Melbourne
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached26188.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments217.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other124.1%
Total294100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Melbourne

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Melbourne
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached244 (93.5%)17 (6.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)
Total252 (85.7%)42 (14.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Melbourne

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Melbourne
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms3 (1.2%)18 (42.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms49 (19.4%)22 (52.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms132 (52.4%)2 (4.8%)
8 or more Rooms68 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total252 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Melbourne

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Melbourne
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas181 (71.8%)30 (71.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity58 (23.0%)12 (28.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total252 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Melbourne

Household Vehicle Usage in Melbourne
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6 (2.4%)1 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle43 (17.1%)23 (54.8%)
2 Vehicles92 (36.5%)16 (38.1%)
3 or more Vehicles111 (44.1%)2 (4.8%)
Total252 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Melbourne

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Melbourne

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units87165
Median Property Value$128,800$143,400
Median Household Income$69,375$37
Monthly Housing Costs$523$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,750$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Melbourne

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Melbourne
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002 (2.3%)5 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99933 (37.9%)45 (27.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99952 (59.8%)103 (62.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)4 (2.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)8 (4.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total87 (100.0%)165 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Melbourne

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Melbourne
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (4.6%)4 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9994 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (4.6%)1 (0.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (12.6%)6 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99921 (24.1%)16 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (10.3%)13 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99918 (20.7%)45 (27.3%)
$150,000 or more16 (18.4%)47 (28.5%)
Total87 (100.0%)165 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Melbourne

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Melbourne
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x48 (55.2%)101,875 (61,742.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x18 (20.7%)127 (77.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x9 (10.3%)21 (12.7%)
4.0x or more12 (13.8%)7 (4.2%)
Total87 (100.0%)165 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Melbourne

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Melbourne
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49932 (36.8%)21 (12.7%)
$800 to $1,49951 (58.6%)42 (25.5%)
Total87 (100.0%)165 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Melbourne

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melbourne

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melbourne
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years81 (95.3%)4 (4.7%)
6 to 18 Years183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years45 (95.7%)2 (4.3%)
26 to 34 Years62 (84.9%)11 (15.1%)
35 to 44 Years147 (97.4%)4 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years66 (86.8%)10 (13.2%)
55 to 64 Years52 (92.9%)4 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total753 (95.6%)35 (4.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Melbourne

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Melbourne
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born81 (95.3%)4 (4.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen45 (95.7%)2 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Melbourne

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Melbourne
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00028 (93.3%)2 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99953 (81.5%)12 (18.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99977 (89.5%)9 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over402 (97.1%)12 (2.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melbourne

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melbourne
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 617 (20.0%)64 (75.3%)
6 to 18 Years55 (30.0%)145 (79.2%)
19 to 25 Years7 (14.9%)38 (80.8%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)62 (84.9%)
35 to 44 Years18 (11.9%)131 (86.8%)
45 to 54 Years6 (7.9%)60 (78.9%)
55 to 64 Years11 (19.6%)43 (76.8%)
65 to 74 Years67 (91.8%)61 (83.6%)
75 Years and over44 (100.0%)23 (52.3%)
Total225 (28.5%)627 (79.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Melbourne

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Melbourne
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (5.4%)4 (5.3%)
18 to 34 Years2 (3.1%)12 (19.7%)
35 to 64 Years19 (12.3%)18 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (19.4%)7 (16.7%)
75 Years and over10 (66.7%)11 (37.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Melbourne

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Melbourne: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years4 (12.9%)4 (9.5%)
75 Years and over9 (60.0%)10 (34.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Melbourne: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (3.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Melbourne: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (5.4%)4 (5.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (19.7%)
35 to 64 Years15 (9.7%)11 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (3.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Melbourne: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (3.9%)7 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years4 (12.9%)7 (16.7%)
75 Years and over2 (13.3%)1 (3.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Melbourne: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.3%)2 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (3.5%)

Technology Access in Melbourne

Computing Device Access in Melbourne

Computing Device Access in Melbourne
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop22476.2%
Smartphone27493.2%
Tablet17559.5%
No Computing Device134.4%
Total294100.0%

Internet Access in Melbourne

Internet Access in Melbourne
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet10.3%
Broadband Home17760.2%
Cellular Data Only3812.9%
Satellite Internet3311.2%
No Internet4515.3%
Total294100.0%

Melbourne Summary

Melbourne, Iowa is a small city located in Marshall County, Iowa. It is situated on the banks of the Iowa River and is part of the Marshalltown, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of approximately 1,500 people and is the county seat of Marshall County.

Geography

Melbourne is located in the central part of Iowa, approximately 50 miles northeast of Des Moines. It is situated on the banks of the Iowa River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located at an elevation of 890 feet above sea level. The climate in Melbourne is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.

Economy

The economy of Melbourne is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large agricultural operations, including a large hog farm and a large dairy farm. The city also has several manufacturing plants, including a plastics plant and a metal fabrication plant. The city also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Melbourne was 1,500. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

History

Melbourne was founded in 1856 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The city was named after Melbourne, Australia, and was incorporated in 1875. The city was an important stop on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, and the city grew rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In the early 20th century, Melbourne was a major center for the production of agricultural equipment. The city was also home to several large manufacturing plants, including a plastics plant and a metal fabrication plant.
In the late 20th century, Melbourne experienced a period of economic decline. The city's population declined from a peak of 2,000 in the 1950s to 1,500 in the 2010 census. Despite this decline, the city has remained an important center for agriculture and manufacturing in the region.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Melbourne?
Total Population of Melbourne is 788.
What is the Total Male Population of Melbourne?
Total Male Population of Melbourne is 432.
What is the Total Female Population of Melbourne?
Total Female Population of Melbourne is 356.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Melbourne?
There are 121.35 Males per 100 Females in Melbourne.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Melbourne?
There are 82.41 Females per 100 Males in Melbourne.
What is the Median Population Age in Melbourne?
Median Population Age in Melbourne is 35.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Melbourne
Average Family Size in Melbourne is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Melbourne
Average Household Size in Melbourne is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Melbourne?
Per Capita income in Melbourne is $35,613.
What is the Median Family Income in Melbourne?
Median Family Income in Melbourne is $103,125.
What is the Median Household income in Melbourne?
Median Household Income in Melbourne is $91,500.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Melbourne?
Income or Wage Gap in Melbourne is 32.7%.
Women in Melbourne earn 67.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Melbourne?
Inequality or Gini Index in Melbourne is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Melbourne?
There are 445 People in the Labor Forcein in Melbourne.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Melbourne?
80.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Melbourne.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Melbourne?
Unemployment Rate in Melbourne is 4.3%.