Mellen, MI is a small town with a population of 948, located in the Upper Peninsula. The population density of Mellen is 35 people per square mile, far less than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. There are many local businesses and organizations that help make up the unique character of Mellen. Some notable businesses include the North Country Bakery & Cafe, an establishment serving homemade pastries and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, and McBrien's Grocery Store for all your grocery needs. Year round outdoor activities are abundant including snowmobiling trails, fishing, hunting and hiking. Other organizations include the Community Center which hosts regular events such as bingo night or movie club. Local sporting events take place at both the school gymnasium or ball field during summer months where local sports teams from surrounding towns compete in friendly competitions.
The population in Mellen is 948. There are 31 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mellen is 61.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mellen is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mellen
- 62.7% are married
- 9.7% are divorced
- 17.2% are married with children
- 13.3% have children, but are single
Race in Mellen
- 94.5% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander