Melvin, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Melvin, Michigan Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Melvin, Michigan had a total population of 139, the 711th largest village in Michigan, with a median household income of $42,083, which is 42% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 42% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 3.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
Unemployment rate of 15.3% is notably above the national average.

Melvin Quick Facts

Population 139

Median Household Income $42,083

Median Home Value $95,000

Poverty Rate 11.5%

Unemployment Rate 15.3%

Median Age 49.5 years

Homeownership Rate 80.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.5%

High School Graduation Rate 79.7%

Diversity Index 1/100

Population 139 711th of 745

Median Income $42,083 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 11.5% 8% lower than national

Median Home Value $95,000 bottom 20%

How Melvin Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	203	139	-31.5%
Median household income	$49,375	$42,083	-14.8%
Median home value	$103,800	$95,000	-8.5%

How Melvin Compares

Median Household Income

Melvin

$42,083

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Melvin

$95,000

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.5%

$25K-$50K 41.9%

$50K-$100K 27.4%

$100K+ 16.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

12.9%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

6.5%

$30K-$35K

11.3%

$35K-$40K

9.7%

$40K-$45K

9.7%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

9.7%

$60K-$75K

16.1%

$75K-$100K

1.6%

$100K-$125K

6.5%

$125K-$150K

3.2%

$150K-$200K

3.2%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

15.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

55.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.7%

Renter 19.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

6.5%

18-34

23.0%

35-54

26.6%

55-74

39.6%

75+

4.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Melvin Rankings in Michigan

#711 Population of 745

#661 Median Income of 732

#724 Education of 745

#646 Home Value of 730

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Other Cities in Sanilac County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sandusky	2,694	$56,563	16.1%	$113,800
Croswell	2,488	$55,081	17.1%	$149,600
Marlette	1,850	$48,571	18.0%	$132,300
Lexington	1,126	$45,694	11.9%	$184,500
Deckerville	1,042	$53,125	20.7%	$82,100
Port Sanilac	812	$52,083	11.7%	$158,800
Peck	589	$54,758	11.1%	$117,000
Carsonville	463	$57,647	19.3%	$101,300
Applegate	255	$65,625	12.6%	$96,500
Minden City	203	$49,583	21.2%	$106,300

Cities Similar to Melvin

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Bergland	138	$44,375	$85,600	2.9%	5.8%
Forestville	136	$40,938	$170,800	13.5%	30.1%
Oden	150	N/A	N/A	24.1%	10.7%
Chatham	135	$48,438	$131,300	20.0%	15.7%
Garden	154	$42,917	$86,000	21.7%	11.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 139, Melvin'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

Melvin is a small community located in Michigan, within Sanilac County. The total population is 139. It ranks as the 711th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Melvin is 49.5 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 6.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Melvin is $42,083. This is 42% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 15.3%. This is 168% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $95,000. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Melvin is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Melvin was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.3% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

3.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Melvin, Michigan 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 Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Melvin, Michigan?

Melvin, Michigan has a population of 139 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Melvin, MI?

The median household income in Melvin is $42,083, which is 48% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Melvin, MI?

The poverty rate in Melvin is 11.5%. This means approximately 16 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Melvin, Michigan?

Melvin's population is 99.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Melvin, MI?

The median home value in Melvin is $95,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.

How educated is Melvin, Michigan?

3.5% of adults (25+) in Melvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.