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Melbourne (IA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Melbourne, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)0.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,375.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.51% (-4)
Growth Since 20204.01% (30)
Rank in State340th
Rank in Country16458th

The population of Melbourne, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 778. This is a decrease of -0.51% (-4 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Melbourne by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Melbourne by Age

Melbourne Population Pyramid 2022
Melbourne Median Age
39.3
Total
37.9
Male
40.3
Female
Melbourne Sex Ratio
54.28%
406
Male
45.72%
342
Female
Melbourne Age Dependency Ratio
31.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
50.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Melbourne Adults
539
Adults
(128 of whom are seniors) in Melbourne.

Population of Melbourne by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Melbourne

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 1.74%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 1.97%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 1.46%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Melbourne

While the overall poverty rate of Melbourne is 1.74%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (1.46%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (1.97%).

Poverty Rate of Melbourne by Employment Status and Sex

1.01%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
1.36%
Male Employed
7.41%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Melbourne by Education

10.53%
Less Than 9th Grade
1.41%
High School
0%
Some College
2.5%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Melbourne

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Melbourne

The most common language spoken in Melbourne is English, with 98.55% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0.87% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Melbourne by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Melbourne, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Melbourne by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree153.21%
Bachelors Degree6513.89%
Associates Degree6814.53%
Some College15933.97%
High School Graduate14230.34%
9th to 12th Grade112.35%
Less Than 9th Grade81.71%

Earnings Statistics of Melbourne by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$42,656

Average Earnings

$47,115

Average Male

$32,083

Average Female