Census Bureau data for Melbourne city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Melbourne city
- What is the median household income in Melbourne city?
- The median household income in Melbourne city is $34,303 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Melbourne city?
- The poverty rate in Melbourne city is 31.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Melbourne city?
- $203,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Melbourne city?
- The median gross rent in Melbourne city is $620 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Melbourne city residents have a college degree?
- 15.8% of adults in Melbourne city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,227
Median Income
$34,303
Median Home Value
$203,000
Poverty Rate
31.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-8,742 (-20.3%)
Home Value:
+$123,400 (+155%)
Poverty Rate:
+17.2 pp (+121.1%)
Bachelor's+:
-4.5 pp (-22.2%)
Unemployment:
+2.6 pp (+76.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,227
Median Age
35.0
Female
47.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 96.7%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Other 0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$34,303
±$7,533
-$24,470 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$59,233
Median Family Income
$34,714
Poverty Rate
31.4%
+19.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
41.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
15.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.1%
$10–15k
10.4%
$15–25k
21.0%
$25–35k
10.4%
$35–50k
9.9%
$50–75k
19.2%
$75–100k
6.7%
$100–150k
5.0%
$150–200k
5.6%
$200k+
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,001
Owner-Occupied
55.1%
Renter-Occupied
44.9%
Vacancy Rate
22.0%
Median Home Value
$203,000
+$27,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$620
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
30.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
27.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.9%
$50–100k
9.1%
$100–200k
18.4%
$200–300k
39.1%
$300–500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
6.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
27.8%
$500–1k
56.7%
$1–1.5k
15.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.6%
1 vehicle
35.6%
2 vehicles
24.5%
3+
25.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.9%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
5.9%
5–19 units
2.9%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
3.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.2%
1940–1969
4.6%
1970–1999
19.7%
2000–2009
10.3%
2010+
7.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
85.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.8%
-9.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.0%
Some College / Associate
26.1%
Less Than High School
8.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
+0.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
8.1%
Self-Employed
13.6%
Government Workers
21.6%
Private For-Profit
64.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.8%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Retail
10.6%
Public Admin
8.7%
Arts/Entmt.
7.6%
Agriculture
5.4%
Finance
4.8%
Transportation
4.5%
Construction
4.4%
Prof. Services
4.3%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Management
48.0%
Production
16.6%
Food Prep
16.0%
Sales
13.3%
Construction
6.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.6 min
Drove Alone
81.3%
Carpool
7.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.1%
Walked
2.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
781
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
30.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.5%
5–9
9.1%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
8.8%
20–24
8.4%
25–34
7.8%
35–44
10.4%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
7.5%
65–74
3.5%
75–84
12.1%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 27.2%
Working age (18–64): 72.8%
65 and over: 20.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.8%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
50.0%
Asia
50.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.0%
With a Disability
18.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
70.2%
Has a Computer
93.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
75.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023