Melvin, IA is a small town in western Iowa with a population of 257 people and a population density of 1,113 people per square mile. The town boasts many local businesses such as the Melvin Grocery Store, Melvin Hardware Store, and the Melvin Convenience Store. Those looking to get out and enjoy some fresh air can participate in year-round outdoor activities like fishing at nearby lakes or hiking along the Iowa nature trails. Other organizations located in Melvin are the Melvin American Legion Post and the Melvin Community Center. Local sporting events held in Melvin include youth soccer games and an annual 5K run.
The population in Melvin is 257. There are 1,452 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Melvin is 40.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Melvin is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Melvin
- 48.3% are married
- 13.0% are divorced
- 42.9% are married with children
- 3.2% have children, but are single
Race in Melvin
- 85.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 14.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander