51350 Melvin, IA is a small rural town located in Sioux County, Iowa with a population of 729. It has a population density of 16 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The town offers year-round outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting on the nearby lakes, parks, and trails. There are also several local businesses such as the Town Hall Cafe and Bakery, Melvin Locker & Deli, and the Melvin Hardware Store. Other organizations in the area include churches, 4H clubs, and various community groups. Local sporting events occur throughout the year in nearby towns including softball tournaments in Whiting and Orange City bowling leagues.
The population in Melvin (zip 51350) is 729. There are 17 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Melvin (zip 51350) is 42, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Melvin (zip 51350) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Melvin (zip 51350)
- 43.5% are married
- 6.2% are divorced
- 57.2% are married with children
- 1.3% have children, but are single
Race in Melvin (zip 51350)
- 91.2% are White
- 3.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander