Melvern, Kansas
Melvern: Township in Osage County, Kansas
About
Melvern is a township located in the county of Osage in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 385. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 371 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Melvern
| Population : | 371 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Osage County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:02:25 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 66510 |
| Population growth : | -3.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Melvern is located at 38°30'25"N 95°38'16"W (38.5069600, -95.6377600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Melvern decreased by 3.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 385 | - | census |
| 2011 | 387 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 382 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 380 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 375 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 374 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 370 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 372 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 376 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 374 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 371 | -0.81% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,506 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,465 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,131 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,491 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.5% |
| White only, percent : | 95.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 504 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
Melvern zip code is 66510.
County name: Osage, County
fips: 20139
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $116,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,040 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $395 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $743 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,711 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,425 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,418 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 105,621 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 79,045 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,159 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,698 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,914 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 355 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 207 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 111 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 329 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 303 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,009.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.43 |
Other Places in Melvern
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Schools in Melvern
College & universities near Melvern, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155627 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Ottawa (KS) | 66067-3399 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Melvern, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Melvern
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Melvern Post Office | Melvern (KS) | 66510 |
Other cities in Osage County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Osage County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Osage City | 2,809 | City in Osage County, Kansas, United States |
| Carbondale | 1,347 | City in Osage County, Kansas, United States |
| Lyndon | 1,013 | City in the United States |
| Overbrook | 1,005 | Human settlement in Osage County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Burlingame | 884 | Township in Osage County, Kansas |
| Scranton | 671 | City in Osage County, Kansas, United States |
| Quenemo | 372 | Human settlement in Osage County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Barclay | 192 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Arvonia | 93 | Township in Osage County, Kansas, United States |
| Olivet | 66 | Human settlement in Osage County, Kansas, United States of America |
