Demographics & People — Melvin, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 311 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~100 |
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| Median Age | 41.3 |
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| Total Households | 107 |
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| Family Households | 67 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.91 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4097 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 287 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 2 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 112 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 121 |
| Other groups | 111 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 103 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 78 |
| Irish | 30 |
| Dutch | 18 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 12 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 12 |
| Norwegian | 9 |
Language
| English Only | 196 |
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| Spanish | 97 |
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| Population 5+ | 293 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 13 |
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| Population 18+ | 216 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 0.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Melvin, Iowa.
