Mellott, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 195, Mellott's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Mellott is a small community located in Indiana, within Fountain County. The total population is 195. It ranks as the 732nd most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mellott is 36.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 32.3% of the population under 18, Mellott has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mellott is $86,000. This is 20% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $140,600. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Mellott is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mellott has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.2%.

Education

7.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mellott, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.