Melbourne, Iowa
Melbourne: City in Iowa, United States of America
About
Melbourne is a city located in the county of Marshall in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 830 and a population density of 567 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 796 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Melbourne
| Population : | 796 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Marshall County |
| Postal code : | 50162 |
| Area : | 1.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,043 feet / 318 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:38:08 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 543 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Melbourne is located at 41°56'29"N 93°6'12"W (41.9413800, -93.1032600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Melbourne decreased by 4.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 830 | - | census |
| 2011 | 840 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 836 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 826 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 824 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 818 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 815 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 815 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 808 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 794 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 796 | 0.25% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,320 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,489 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,931 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,489 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 2.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 46.4% |
| White only, percent : | 67.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 25.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.9% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 15.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 55.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 985 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 23.0% |
Melbourne zip code is 50162.
County name: Marshall, County
fips: 19127
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 23.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $111,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $956 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $424 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $926 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,774 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.65 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 730 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 201,415 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,481 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,013 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,820 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 304 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 138 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 127 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 157 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 125 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 261 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 696.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.75 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $387,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,254 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $799 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,238 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,156 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,926 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,711 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 25,024 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,414 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $127,419 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $67,301 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 1.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,243 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 699 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 456 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 81 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,146 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 199 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,028 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,567.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.00 |
People born in Melbourne (1)
American football coach Shawn Mennenga was born in Melbourne
Schools in Melbourne
College & universities near Melbourne, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153922 | Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown (IA) | 50158 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Melbourne, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Melbourne
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourn Post Office | Melbourne (IA) | 50162 |
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- Melbourne , Florida The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern Florida. Melbourne is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Kennedy Space Center and the Melbourne Beach. with a population of 83,376 people.
- Melbourne , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 1,871 people.
- Melbourne , Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 487 people.
Other cities in Marshall County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marshall County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown | 26,736 | City in Marshal County, Iowa |
| State Center | 1,432 | City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Le Grand | 923 | City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States |
| Albion | 493 | City in Marshall County, Iowa |
| Gilman | 484 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Rhodes | 298 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Liscomb | 296 | Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Laurel | 234 | City in Marshall County, Iowa, USA |
| Haverhill | 168 | Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Clemons | 141 | Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Ferguson | 122 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Saint Anthony | 101 | City in Iowa, United States |
