State
County
Land Area (mi²)
44.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
16.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.27%
Growth Since 2010
-1.97%
World Population Review
Melvern, Kansas Population 2021
745
Melvern is a city located in Osage County Kansas. Melvern has a 2020 population of 745. Melvern is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 760 in 2010. Melvern reached it's highest population of 764 in 2011.
The average household income in Melvern is $63,983 with a poverty rate of 13.86%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $688 per month, and the median house value is $111,600. The median age in Melvern is 41.3 years, 48.1 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
Melvern Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melvern was:
- White: 97.70%
- Two or more races: 1.66%
- Black or African American: 0.51%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Melvern, Kansas is 745 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 751.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 760.
Melvern, Kansas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 764 | 97.70% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 1.66% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.13% |
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Melvern Population by Race
Melvern Population Pyramid $2021
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Melvern Population by Age
Melvern Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 309 | 2.51 | 76.4 |
| Married | 166 | 3.13 | 89.8 |
| Non Family | 102 | 1.2 | 57.8 |
| Female | 27 | 3.59 | 59.3 |
| Male | 14 | 2.57 | 85.7 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
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Melvern Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 5.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 7.92% |
| High School Graduate | 198 | 38.22% |
| Some College | 122 | 23.55% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 6.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 13.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 4.63% |
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Melvern Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Melvern Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 509 | 440 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
Melvern Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,672
Average Earnings
$43,382
Average Male
$31,583
Average Female
Melvern Earnings by Educational Attainment
Melvern Language by Age
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Melvern Language
94.62% of Melvern residents speak only English, while 5.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.38% of the population.
Melvern Language
Melvern Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 761 | 107 | 14.06% |
| Multiple | 13 | 1 | 7.69% |
13.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.92%
Male Poverty Rate
13.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Melvern
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melvern is White, with 14.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melvern is Multiple, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.08%.
Melvern Poverty
Melvern Poverty Rate by Education
Melvern Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Melvern Married by Age and Sex
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Melvern Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Melvern Marital Status by Race
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Melvern Marital Status
Melvern Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 13.31% |
Melvern Veterans by Race
Melvern Veterans by Education
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12.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
Melvern Veterans by Education
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64.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
Melvern Employment by Age
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Melvern Employment by Race
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Melvern Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Melvern residents were born in the United States, with 72.25% having been born in Kansas. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Melvern Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 745 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 747 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2019 | 749 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 751 | 8 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 743 | 3 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 740 | -3 | -0.40% |
| 2015 | 743 | -4 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 747 | -5 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 752 | -5 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 757 | -7 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 764 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 760 | 0.00% |