Melfa is a town located in Accomack County Virginia. Melfa has a 2024 population of 397. Melfa is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 397 in 2020.
The average household income in Melfa is $42,492 with a poverty rate of 26.15%. The median age in Melfa is 45.3 years: 24.9 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melfa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 281 | 64.45% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 25% |
| Other race | 23 | 5.28% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 5.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 222 | 1.96 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Non Family | 104 | 1.06 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Female | 67 | 2.61 | 31.3 | 68.7 |
| Married | 45 | 3.16 | 80 | 20 |
| Male | 6 | 1.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
54.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 4.81% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 7.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 18.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 6.53% |
| High School Graduate | 115 | 39.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 3.44% |
| Some College | 57 | 19.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 178 | 54 |
| Black | 70 | 54 | 8 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,250 | $0 | $40,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,438 | $0 | $47,188 |
| High School Graduate | $24,348 | $30,417 | $23,370 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,594 | $34,688 | $24,457 |
| Some College | $30,750 | $51,875 | $19,464 |
$28,594
Average Earnings
$34,688
Average Male
$24,457
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.13% of Melfa residents speak only English, while 12.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 51 | 18.55% |
| Black | 109 | 46 | 42.2% |
| Multiple | 23 | 17 | 73.91% |
26.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.94%
Male Poverty Rate
32.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melfa is Multiple, with 73.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melfa is White, with 18.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 45.95% |
| Some College | 29.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.5% |
| High School | 12.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Male Employed | 10.94% |
| Female Employed | 7.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,000 | $56,257 |
| Households | $28,667 | $42,492 |
| Married Families | $53,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,750 | $26,874 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
18.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 10.5% |
| Black | 6 | 8.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.86%
Born in Melfa
93.58%
Native Born
6.42%
Foreign Born
3.21%
Non Citizen
3.21%
Naturalized
93.58% of Melfa residents were born in the United States, with 59.86% having been born in Virginia. 3.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 397 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 397 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 397 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 397 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 397 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 397 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 397 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 396 | -2 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 398 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 397 | 9 | 2.32% |
| 2019 | 388 | -4 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 392 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 394 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 396 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 396 | -2 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 398 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 399 | -4 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 403 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 403 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 401 | 0 | 0% |