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Melbourne (KY) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Melbourne, Kentucky

StateKentucky
Land Area (mi²)0.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)562.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.29% (6)
Growth Since 2020-23.45% (-144)
Rank in State346th
Rank in Country19515th

The population of Melbourne, KY in 2022 is estimated to be 470. This is an increase of 1.29% (6 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
57.8
Total
50.1
Male
62
Female
Melbourne Sex Ratio
39.9%
245
Male
60.1%
369
Female
Melbourne Age Dependency Ratio
63.9
Old Age Dependency Ratio
27.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Melbourne Adults
526
Adults
(205 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
  • 33.39%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 12.3%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 47.41%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Melbourne

While the overall poverty rate of Melbourne is 33.39%, 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 (47.41%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (12.3%).

Poverty Rate of Melbourne by Employment Status and Sex

9.73%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
9.43%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Melbourne by Education

24.24%
Less Than 9th Grade
17.78%
High School
28.32%
Some College
54.12%
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 93.96% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 3.36% 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 Degree12225.68%
Bachelors Degree7215.16%
Associates Degree316.53%
Some College8217.26%
High School Graduate13528.42%
9th to 12th Grade285.89%
Less Than 9th Grade51.05%

Earnings Statistics of Melbourne by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$37,083

Average Earnings

$41,364

Average Male

$31,635

Average Female