Melfa Town, Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 450 people, 183 households, and 131 families residing in the town. The population density was 1654.6 people per square mile (638.84/kmē), giving it the 91st most densely populated town among the Virginia. There were 205 housing units at an average density of 759.3 per square mile (293.17/kmē). The average household size was 2.46 persons, and the average family size was 2.93 persons. Age range in the town was well distributed with 22.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.2 males. The median age was 38 years, The median age of males and females living in Melfa Town was 36.4 and 39.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 371 White, 71 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 1 from two or more races and 6 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $37361, making it the 149th highest town by median household income in Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $44583, it is the 164th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $18660, it is the 169th wealthiest town in terms of per capita income. The median income is $17826, Males had a median income of $23393 versus $12083 for females.
In 2000, 99 pupils and students, of which 52 are male and 47 are female, 22% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 6 nursery or pri school, 1 kindergarten, 47 elementary school, 27 high school and 18 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 450 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 450 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 450 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 447 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 446 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 443 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 442 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 439 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 434 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 429 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 425 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 1 | |
| Elementary school | 30 | 17 | 47 |
| High school | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 14 | 18 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melfa town, Virginia | $37361 | $44583 | $18660 |
| Accomack County, Virginia | $30250 | $34821 | $16309 |
| Virginia, United States | $46677 | $54169 | $23975 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |