Melvern, KS

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Melvern Overview

322
TOTAL POPULATION
171
MALE POPULATION
151
FEMALE POPULATION
113.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
88.30
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,723
PER CAPITA INCOME
$55,833
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,000
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
150
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Melvern Zip Codes

Melvern Area Codes

Race in Melvern

The most populous races in Melvern are White / Caucasian (313 | 97.2%), Black / African American (6 | 1.9%), and Two or more Races (2 | 0.6%).
Race in Melvern
Race# Population% Population
Asian10.3%
Black / African American61.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian31397.2%
Two or more Races20.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total322100.0%

Ancestry in Melvern

The most populous ancestries reported in Melvern are German (58 | 18.0%), Irish (46 | 14.3%), English (42 | 13.0%), European (16 | 5.0%), and French (15 | 4.7%), together accounting for 55.0% of all Melvern residents.
Ancestry in Melvern
Ancestry# Population% Population
American144.3%
Burmese20.6%
Czechoslovakian61.9%
Danish20.6%
Eastern European10.3%
English4213.0%
European165.0%
French154.7%
German5818.0%
Indian (Asian)10.3%
Irish4614.3%
Italian82.5%
Kenyan61.9%
Norwegian10.3%
Pennsylvania German10.3%
Polish20.6%
Scotch-Irish10.3%
Subsaharan African61.9%
Swedish30.9%
Ukrainian20.6%
Welsh10.3%
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Immigrants in Melvern

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Melvern came from Africa (6 | 1.9%), Eastern Africa (6 | 1.9%), Kenya (6 | 1.9%), Asia (1 | 0.3%), and Laos (1 | 0.3%), together accounting for 6.2% of all Melvern residents.
Immigrants in Melvern
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa61.9%
Asia10.3%
Eastern Africa61.9%
Kenya61.9%
Laos10.3%
South Eastern Asia10.3%
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Sex and Age in Melvern

Sex and Age in Melvern

The most populous age groups in Melvern are 65 to 69 Years (31 | 18.1%) for men and Under 5 Years (17 | 11.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Melvern
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (8.2%)17 (11.3%)
5 to 9 Years2 (1.2%)7 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years9 (5.3%)14 (9.3%)
15 to 19 Years4 (2.3%)14 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Years24 (14.0%)14 (9.3%)
25 to 29 Years15 (8.8%)4 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Years1 (0.6%)2 (1.3%)
35 to 39 Years2 (1.2%)1 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Years8 (4.7%)3 (2.0%)
45 to 49 Years15 (8.8%)14 (9.3%)
50 to 54 Years10 (5.9%)12 (8.0%)
55 to 59 Years11 (6.4%)16 (10.6%)
60 to 64 Years9 (5.3%)2 (1.3%)
65 to 69 Years31 (18.1%)13 (8.6%)
70 to 74 Years7 (4.1%)5 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years1 (0.6%)1 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years3 (1.8%)7 (4.6%)
85 Years and over5 (2.9%)5 (3.3%)
Total171 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Melvern

Median Family Size in Melvern

The median family size in Melvern is 3.36 persons per family, with single male/father families (7 | 10.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (53 | 75.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.09 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Melvern
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple53 (75.7%)3.09
Single Male/Father7 (10.0%)5.00
Single Female/Mother10 (14.3%)3.60
Total Families70 (100.0%)3.36

Median Household Size in Melvern

The median household size in Melvern is 2.53 persons per household, with single male/father households (7 | 5.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.71 persons per household. non-family households (54 | 43.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Melvern
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple53 (42.7%)3.09
Single Male/Father7 (5.7%)5.71
Single Female/Mother10 (8.1%)4.40
Non-family54 (43.5%)1.22
Total Households124 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Melvern

Out of a total of 124 households in Melvern, 70 (56.5%) are family households, while 54 (43.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 29, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Melvern
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-45 (36.3%)
2-Person Households29 (23.4%)9 (7.3%)
3-Person Households23 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households12 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households3 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (56.5%)54 (43.5%)

Female Fertility in Melvern

Fertility by Age in Melvern

Female Fertility by Age in Melvern
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Melvern

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Melvern
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Melvern

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Melvern
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 Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Melvern

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Melvern
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Melvern

Income Overview in Melvern

Per Capita Income in Melvern is $24,723, while median incomes of families and households are $55,833 and $50,000 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income322$24,723
Median Family Income70$55,833
Mean Family Income70$65,789
Median Household Income124$50,000
Mean Household Income124$56,973
Income Deficit70$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)32233.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)32266.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3220.34

Earnings by Sex in Melvern

Average Earnings in Melvern are $33,750, $35,000 for men and $23,250 for women, a difference of 33.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Melvern
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male102 (63.3%)$35,000
Female59 (36.6%)$23,250
Total161 (100.0%)$33,750

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Melvern

The most common earnings brackets in Melvern are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (17 | 16.7%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (11 | 18.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Melvern
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less7 (6.9%)2 (3.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (5.9%)1 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4995 (4.9%)2 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9995 (4.9%)1 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4991 (1.0%)3 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)11 (18.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4991 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9998 (7.8%)5 (8.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4991 (1.0%)3 (5.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9994 (3.9%)5 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9992 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99911 (10.8%)2 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99917 (16.7%)1 (1.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9994 (3.9%)8 (13.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9997 (6.9%)7 (11.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99912 (11.8%)2 (3.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9994 (3.9%)3 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (3.9%)2 (3.4%)
$100,000+3 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total102 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Melvern

Average earnings in Melvern are $36,094 for men and $34,375 for women, a difference of 4.8%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $48,750, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $4,792. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,500, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,875.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Melvern
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$48,750$0
College or Associate's Degree$38,594$28,750
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$4,792$0
Total$36,094$34,375

Family Income in Melvern

Family Income Brackets in Melvern

According to the Melvern family income data, there are 20 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Melvern
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00045.7%
$10,000 to $14,99911.4%
$15,000 to $24,99934.3%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9992028.6%
$50,000 to $74,9991927.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991014.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991217.1%
$150,000 to $199,99911.4%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Melvern

4-person families (6 | 8.6%) account for the highest median family income in Melvern with $65,833 per family, while 2-person families (33 | 47.1%) have the highest median income of $21,988 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Melvern
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families33 (47.1%)$43,977
3-Person Families25 (35.7%)$64,063
4-Person Families6 (8.6%)$65,833
5-Person Families4 (5.7%)$0
6-Person Families2 (2.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total70 (100.0%)$55,833

Family Income by Number of Earners in Melvern

The median family income in Melvern is $55,833, with families comprising 3+ earners (5) having the highest median family income of $96,250, while families with no earners (20) have the lowest median family income of $43,125, accounting for 7.1% and 28.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Melvern
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners20 (28.6%)$43,125
1 Earner18 (25.7%)$56,667
2 Earners27 (38.6%)$66,250
3+ Earners5 (7.1%)$96,250
Total70 (100.0%)$55,833

Household Income in Melvern

Household Income Brackets in Melvern

With 29 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Melvern, accounting for 23.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Melvern
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99975.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992217.7%
$25,000 to $34,99975.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992621.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992923.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991915.3%
$100,000 to $149,999129.7%
$150,000 to $199,99910.8%
$200,000+10.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Melvern

The median household income in Melvern is $50,000, with the highest median household income of $60,938 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 47 households (37.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,750, with 43 households (34.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Melvern
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years14 (11.3%)$54,167
25 to 44 Years20 (16.1%)$52,500
45 to 64 Years47 (37.9%)$60,938
65+ Years43 (34.7%)$42,750
Total124 (100.0%)$50,000

Poverty in Melvern

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Melvern

With 9.4% poverty level for males and 8.6% for females among the residents of Melvern, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1 males (33.3%) and 9 females (40.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Melvern
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (21.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years1 (33.3%)2 (16.7%)
12 to 14 Years1 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)9 (40.9%)
25 to 34 Years1 (6.2%)1 (16.7%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years6 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (11.1%)1 (7.7%)
Total16 (9.4%)13 (8.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Melvern

According to the poverty statistics in Melvern, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged under 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 Melvern
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (78.6%)17 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years2 (66.7%)10 (83.3%)
12 to 14 Years7 (87.5%)9 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years25 (100.0%)13 (59.1%)
25 to 34 Years15 (93.8%)5 (83.3%)
35 to 44 Years10 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years19 (76.0%)26 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years20 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years35 (92.1%)18 (100.0%)
75 Years and over8 (88.9%)12 (92.3%)
Total155 (90.6%)138 (91.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Melvern

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Melvern show that 5.7% or 3 of the total 53 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 50.0%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Melvern
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children34 (97.1%)1 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (94.3%)3 (5.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Melvern

According to the poverty data in Melvern, 14.3% or 1 single-father households and 40.0% or 4 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Melvern
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (14.3%)4 (40.0%)

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

The poverty data for Melvern shows that 3 of the married-couple family households (5.7%) and 5 of the single-parent households (29.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 household (33.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Melvern
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1 (2.9%)1 (33.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (28.6%)
3 or 4 Children2 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (5.7%)5 (29.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Melvern

Employment by Class of Employer in Melvern

Among the 137 employed individuals in Melvern, private company employees (95 | 69.3%), local government employees (18 | 13.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (13 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Melvern
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9569.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)42.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations139.5%
Local Government Employees1813.1%
State Government Employees42.9%
Federal Government Employees21.5%
Unpaid Family Workers10.7%
Total137100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Melvern

According to the labor force statistics for Melvern, out of the total population over 16 years of age (253), 59.3% or 150 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 6 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 94.7% or 18 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.3% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Melvern
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years32 (84.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years18 (94.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years2 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years12 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years39 (76.5%)1 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years21 (77.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years8 (72.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (28.6%)5 (31.3%)
75 Years and over1 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (59.3%)6 (4.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Melvern

According to labor force statistics for Melvern, 80.0% of individuals (100) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (125) are in the labor force, with 1.0% or 1 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 87.2% or 41 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.9% or 1 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Melvern
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6 (54.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma34 (75.6%)1 (2.9%)
College / Associate Degree41 (87.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19 (86.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total100 (80.0%)1 (1.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Melvern

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Melvern are Community & Social Service (12 | 8.3%), Education Instruction & Library (9 | 6.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (5 | 3.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (4 | 2.8%), and Architecture & Engineering (3 | 2.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Melvern

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Melvern, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Melvern
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)10 (43.5%)13 (56.5%)
Total (Overall)90 (62.5%)54 (37.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Melvern are Healthcare Support (26 | 18.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (11 | 7.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (6 | 4.2%), and Personal Care & Service (3 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Melvern

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Melvern, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (90.9%), and Healthcare Support (42.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (57.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Melvern
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support11 (42.3%)15 (57.7%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)21 (45.7%)25 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)90 (62.5%)54 (37.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Melvern are Office & Administration (8 | 5.6%), and Sales & Related (7 | 4.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Melvern

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Melvern
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)4 (26.7%)11 (73.3%)
Total (Overall)90 (62.5%)54 (37.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Melvern are Construction & Extraction (16 | 11.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Melvern

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Melvern
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction15 (93.8%)1 (6.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)18 (94.7%)1 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)90 (62.5%)54 (37.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Melvern are Production (28 | 19.4%), and Transportation (13 | 9.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Melvern

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Melvern
OccupationMaleFemale
Production27 (96.4%)1 (3.6%)
Transportation10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)37 (90.2%)4 (9.8%)
Total (Overall)90 (62.5%)54 (37.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Melvern

Employment Industries in Melvern

The major employment industries in Melvern include Health Care & Social Assistance (40 | 27.8%), Construction (32 | 22.2%), Educational Services (16 | 11.1%), Manufacturing (9 | 6.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (8 | 5.6%).
Employment Industries in Melvern

Employment Industries by Sex in Melvern

The Melvern industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Public Administration (100.0%), Retail Trade (75.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (72.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Melvern
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction28 (87.5%)4 (12.5%)
Manufacturing7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Wholesale Trade6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services7 (43.8%)9 (56.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11 (27.5%)29 (72.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total90 (62.5%)54 (37.5%)

Education in Melvern

School Enrollment in Melvern

The most common levels of schooling among the 50 students in Melvern are middle school (15 | 30.0%), high school (15 | 30.0%), and elementary school (7 | 14.0%).
School Enrollment in Melvern
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten24.0%
Elementary School714.0%
Middle School1530.0%
High School1530.0%
College / Undergraduate510.0%
Graduate / Professional612.0%
Total50100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Melvern

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Melvern
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Melvern

Liberal arts & history (12 | 26.1%), education (10 | 21.7%), social sciences (9 | 19.6%), business (5 | 10.9%), and literature & languages (3 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 46 individuals in Melvern who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Melvern
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology24.3%
Social Sciences919.6%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology24.3%
Business510.9%
Education1021.7%
Literature & Languages36.5%
Liberal Arts & History1226.1%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities36.5%
Total46100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Melvern

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Melvern

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Melvern are males with 1 vehicle (22, accounting for 28.9%) and females with 1 vehicle (10, making up 41.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Melvern
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle22 (28.9%)10 (18.9%)
2 Vehicles20 (26.3%)18 (34.0%)
3 Vehicles18 (23.7%)12 (22.6%)
4 Vehicles14 (18.4%)12 (22.6%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (2.6%)1 (1.9%)
Total76 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Melvern

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Melvern are 90 or more minutes (18 commuters, 13.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (17 commuters, 12.7%), and 60 to 89 minutes (17 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Melvern
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes139.7%
5 to 9 Minutes1712.7%
10 to 14 Minutes96.7%
15 to 19 Minutes129.0%
20 to 24 Minutes1611.9%
25 to 29 Minutes129.0%
30 to 34 Minutes75.2%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes139.7%
60 to 89 Minutes1712.7%
90 or more Minutes1813.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Melvern

The most common commute times in Melvern are 20 to 24 minutes (15 commuters, 17.9%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (12 commuters, 24.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Melvern
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5 (5.9%)8 (16.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes12 (14.3%)5 (10.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes8 (9.5%)1 (2.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes11 (13.1%)1 (2.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes15 (17.9%)1 (2.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (24.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes4 (4.8%)3 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes5 (5.9%)8 (16.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes10 (11.9%)7 (14.0%)
90 or more Minutes14 (16.7%)4 (8.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Melvern

The most frequent times of departure to work in Melvern are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (21, 25.0%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (10, 20.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Melvern
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3 (3.6%)6 (12.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM21 (25.0%)3 (6.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6 (7.1%)10 (20.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM18 (21.4%)4 (8.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3 (3.6%)8 (16.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4 (4.8%)7 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5 (5.9%)4 (8.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM8 (9.5%)1 (2.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (6.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7 (8.3%)4 (8.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total84 (100.0%)50 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Melvern

Occupancy by Ownership in Melvern

Of the total 124 dwellings in Melvern, owner-occupied units account for 87 (70.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 37 (29.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Melvern
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units8770.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3729.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units124100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Melvern

Occupancy by Household Size in Melvern
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4536.3%
2-Person Household3830.6%
3-Person Household2318.5%
4+ Person Household1814.5%
Total Housing Units124100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Melvern

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Melvern
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household26 (57.8%)19 (42.2%)
2-Person Household33 (86.8%)5 (13.2%)
3-Person Household21 (91.3%)2 (8.7%)
4+ Person Household7 (38.9%)11 (61.1%)
Total Housing Units87 (70.2%)37 (29.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Melvern

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Melvern
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma22 (59.5%)15 (40.5%)
College/Associate Degree34 (69.4%)15 (30.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22 (75.9%)7 (24.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Melvern

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Melvern
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2520.2%
35 to 44 Years97.3%
45 to 54 Years2520.2%
55 to 64 Years2217.7%
65 to 74 Years2923.4%
75 to 84 Years97.3%
85 Years and Over54.0%
Total124100.0%

Housing Finances in Melvern

Median Income by Occupancy in Melvern

Median Income by Occupancy in Melvern
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied87 (70.2%)$44,063
Renter-Occupied37 (29.8%)$56,042
Average124 (100.0%)$50,000

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Melvern

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Melvern
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99911 (12.6%)2 (5.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9995 (5.8%)4 (10.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9997 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (24.1%)5 (13.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9999 (10.3%)20 (54.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (16.1%)5 (13.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99912 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more1 (1.1%)1 (2.7%)
Total87 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Melvern

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Melvern
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49920 (23.0%)7 (18.9%)
$500 to $79930 (34.5%)10 (27.0%)
$800 to $99912 (13.8%)7 (18.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49919 (21.8%)3 (8.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9991 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4992 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total87 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Melvern

Housing Structures in Melvern

Housing Structures in Melvern
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10987.9%
Single Unit, Attached10.8%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments64.8%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other86.5%
Total124100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Melvern

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Melvern
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached80 (73.4%)29 (26.6%)
Single Unit, Attached1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Total87 (70.2%)37 (29.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Melvern

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Melvern
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms3 (3.5%)6 (16.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms31 (35.6%)15 (40.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms44 (50.6%)13 (35.1%)
8 or more Rooms9 (10.3%)3 (8.1%)
Total87 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Melvern

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Melvern
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas68 (78.2%)35 (94.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity10 (11.5%)2 (5.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total87 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Melvern

Household Vehicle Usage in Melvern
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle13 (14.9%)19 (51.3%)
2 Vehicles34 (39.1%)13 (35.1%)
3 or more Vehicles40 (46.0%)5 (13.5%)
Total87 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Melvern

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Melvern

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4047
Median Property Value$79,200$73,600
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$440$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,250$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Melvern

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Melvern
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005 (12.5%)10 (21.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99919 (47.5%)25 (53.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99915 (37.5%)10 (21.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9991 (2.5%)2 (4.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Melvern

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Melvern
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99919 (47.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (5.0%)4 (8.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (30.0%)5 (10.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991 (2.5%)9 (19.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991 (2.5%)8 (17.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9995 (12.5%)13 (27.7%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)7 (14.9%)
Total40 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Melvern

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Melvern
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x12 (30.0%)63,125 (134,308.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x4 (10.0%)35 (74.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x3 (7.5%)11 (23.4%)
4.0x or more21 (52.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Melvern

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Melvern
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80011 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49914 (35.0%)12 (25.5%)
$800 to $1,49913 (32.5%)22 (46.8%)
Total40 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Melvern

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melvern

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melvern
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years35 (79.5%)9 (20.4%)
26 to 34 Years16 (72.7%)6 (27.3%)
35 to 44 Years10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
45 to 54 Years43 (84.3%)8 (15.7%)
55 to 64 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (91.6%)27 (8.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Melvern

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Melvern
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen35 (79.5%)9 (20.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Melvern

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Melvern
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00033 (89.2%)4 (10.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99958 (87.9%)8 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99988 (95.7%)4 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99954 (87.1%)8 (12.9%)
$100,000 and over54 (94.7%)3 (5.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melvern

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melvern
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63 (9.7%)28 (90.3%)
6 to 18 Years27 (61.4%)17 (38.6%)
19 to 25 Years12 (27.3%)23 (52.3%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)16 (72.7%)
35 to 44 Years4 (28.6%)6 (42.9%)
45 to 54 Years5 (9.8%)38 (74.5%)
55 to 64 Years8 (21.0%)32 (84.2%)
65 to 74 Years55 (98.2%)32 (57.1%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)15 (68.2%)
Total136 (42.2%)207 (64.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Melvern

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Melvern
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (38.2%)17 (35.4%)
65 to 74 Years15 (39.5%)7 (38.9%)
75 Years and over8 (88.9%)10 (76.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Melvern

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Melvern: <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 Years8 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (5.4%)1 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years9 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (55.6%)3 (23.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Melvern: <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 Years8 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (5.6%)
75 Years and over2 (22.2%)1 (7.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Melvern: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (30.9%)4 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years7 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (55.6%)4 (30.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Melvern: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (9.1%)12 (25.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (10.5%)6 (33.3%)
75 Years and over5 (55.6%)6 (46.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Melvern: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (22.2%)1 (7.7%)

Technology Access in Melvern

Computing Device Access in Melvern

Computing Device Access in Melvern
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop8871.0%
Smartphone11088.7%
Tablet5241.9%
No Computing Device75.7%
Total124100.0%

Internet Access in Melvern

Internet Access in Melvern
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home5947.6%
Cellular Data Only3729.8%
Satellite Internet1310.5%
No Internet1713.7%
Total124100.0%

Melvern Summary

Melvern, Kansas is a small town located in Osage County, Kansas. It is situated on the Marais des Cygnes River, approximately 25 miles south of Topeka. The town was founded in 1869 and was named after a local settler, William Melvern. The population of Melvern was estimated to be 545 in 2020.

Geography

Melvern is located in the Osage Plains region of Kansas. The town is situated on the Marais des Cygnes River, which is a tributary of the Missouri River. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and grasslands, with the nearest major city being Topeka, which is 25 miles to the north. The climate in Melvern is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters.

Economy

The economy of Melvern is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce corn, soybeans, wheat, and other crops. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Melvern was 545. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% 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 0.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in Melvern was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the town was $18,945. About 11.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Melvern, Kansas is a small town located in Osage County, Kansas. It is situated on the Marais des Cygnes River, approximately 25 miles south of Topeka. The town was founded in 1869 and was named after a local settler, William Melvern. The population of Melvern was estimated to be 545 in 2020. The economy of Melvern is largely based on agriculture, with the town being home to several farms. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. The median income for a household in Melvern was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the town was $18,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Melvern?
Total Population of Melvern is 322.
What is the Total Male Population of Melvern?
Total Male Population of Melvern is 171.
What is the Total Female Population of Melvern?
Total Female Population of Melvern is 151.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Melvern?
There are 113.25 Males per 100 Females in Melvern.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Melvern?
There are 88.30 Females per 100 Males in Melvern.
What is the Median Population Age in Melvern?
Median Population Age in Melvern is 47.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Melvern
Average Family Size in Melvern is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Melvern
Average Household Size in Melvern is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Melvern?
Per Capita income in Melvern is $24,723.
What is the Median Family Income in Melvern?
Median Family Income in Melvern is $55,833.
What is the Median Household income in Melvern?
Median Household Income in Melvern is $50,000.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Melvern?
Income or Wage Gap in Melvern is 33.6%.
Women in Melvern earn 66.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Melvern?
Inequality or Gini Index in Melvern is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Melvern?
There are 150 People in the Labor Forcein in Melvern.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Melvern?
59.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Melvern.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Melvern?
Unemployment Rate in Melvern is 4.0%.