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Melbourne

County:
Izard County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.95
State:
Arkansas

Melbourne is a city located in Izard County, Arkansas. Melbourne has a 2026 population of 1,902. It is also the county seat of Izard County. Melbourne is currently growing at a rate of 0.63% annually and its population has increased by 3.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,833 in 2020.

The median household income in Melbourne is $39,469 with a poverty rate of 30.77%. The median age in Melbourne is 40 years: 34.2 years for males, and 41.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 118.9 males.

1.9K
Total Population
274
Density (mi²)
12 0.63%
Growth

Melbourne Population

Melbourne Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,902120.63%
20251,890110.59%
20241,879-11-0.58%
20231,890170.91%
20221,873120.64%
20211,861281.53%
20201,83330.16%
20191,86300%
20181,863-17-0.9%
20171,880231.24%
20161,857-6-0.32%
20151,863-19-1.01%
20141,882-5-0.26%
20131,887-20-1.05%
20121,907-8-0.42%
20111,915673.63%
20101,93830.16%

Median Age

Overall: 40 years
Female: 41.6 years
Male: 34.2 years

Melbourne Adults

There are 1,782 adults, (436 of whom are seniors) in Melbourne.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,034 (45.7%)
Male: 1,229 (54.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Melbourne includes 97.22% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,20097.22%
Two or more races401.77%
Black or African American90.4%
Asian60.27%
Native American40.18%
Other race40.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White672.96%
Two or more races170.75%
Other race40.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,13394.26%
Two or more races231.02%
Black or African American90.4%
Asian60.27%
Native American40.18%

Melbourne Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Melbourne 's average per capita income is $32,167. Household income levels show a median of $39,469. The poverty rate stands at 30.77%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$65,500-
Families$43,519$57,034
Households$39,469$50,386
Non Families-$38,708

$32,167

Average Income

$39,469

Median Household Income

30.77%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)