Melbourne City, Arkansas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1673 people, 736 households, and 449 families living in the city. The population density was 268 people per square mile (103.48/kmē), making its Arkansas's 148th least densely populated city. There were 838 housing units at an average density of 134.3 per square mile (51.85/kmē). The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.78. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.5 males. The median age is 39.8 years, the median age of male residents at 35.4 and the median age of female residents at 44.1. The racial makeup of the city was 97.55% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.36% American Indian, 0.18% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.49% from two or more races and 0.42% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $22757, it is the 141st poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $31900, it is the 279th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The per capita income for the city was $13110, it is Arkansas's 293rd wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $17516, Males have a median income of $20513 versus $13973 for females.
In 2000, 407 pupils and students, of which 206 are male and 201 are female, 24.33% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 23 nursery or pri school, 38 kindergarten, 172 elementary school, 78 high school and 96 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1673 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1680 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1682 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1666 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1653 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1672 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1663 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1664 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1662 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1679 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1685 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 28 | 38 |
| Elementary school | 96 | 76 | 172 |
| High school | 48 | 30 | 78 |
| College or graduate school | 37 | 59 | 96 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne city, Arkansas | $22757 | $31900 | $13110 |
| Izard County, Arkansas | $25670 | $32313 | $14397 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |