Melvina, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Melvina, Wisconsin had a total population of 89, the 772nd largest village in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $58,750, which is 24% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Melvina Quick Facts
How Melvina 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 | 83 | 89 | +7.2% |
| Median household income | $71,500 | $58,750 | -17.8% |
| Median home value | $135,000 | $235,000 | +74.1% |
How Melvina Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 37 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Melvina Rankings in Wisconsin
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Other Cities in Monroe County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 9,950 | $64,973 | 11.3% | $180,600 |
| Tomah | 9,532 | $51,274 | 16.7% | $174,300 |
| Cashton | 1,281 | $70,074 | 20.7% | $140,800 |
| Norwalk | 662 | $66,146 | 8.6% | $96,700 |
| Wilton | 532 | $85,598 | 6.3% | $166,800 |
| Warrens | 438 | $67,321 | 6.6% | $155,100 |
| Ontario | 422 | $50,250 | 9.5% | $141,700 |
| Kendall | 379 | $58,750 | 6.9% | $107,500 |
| Oakdale | 321 | $88,182 | 8.4% | $178,100 |
| Wyeville | 159 | $65,000 | 9.4% | $137,500 |
Cities Similar to Melvina
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowlton | 91 | N/A | $210,000 | 29.7% | 24.2% |
| Zoar | 89 | $61,964 | N/A | 10.1% | 0.0% |
| Helenville | 96 | N/A | $391,700 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Glen Flora | 89 | $68,750 | $115,000 | 15.4% | 18.0% |
| Leopolis | 100 | N/A | $137,500 | 6.7% | 42.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 89, Melvina'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
Melvina is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Monroe County. The total population is 89. It ranks as the 772nd most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.
Age Demographics
The median age in Melvina is 49.5 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Melvina is $58,750. This is 24% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Melvina. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Melvina, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $235,000. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Melvina was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Melvina, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. 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 Melvina, Wisconsin?
Melvina, Wisconsin has a population of 89 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Melvina, WI?
The median household income in Melvina is $58,750, which is 27% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Melvina, WI?
The ACS sample for Melvina recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Melvina, Wisconsin?
Melvina's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Melvina, WI?
The median home value in Melvina is $235,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x.
How educated is Melvina, Wisconsin?
15.7% of adults (25+) in Melvina hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.