Mellen City, Wisconsin
As of the census of 2000, there were 845 people, 76 households, and 48 families living in the city. The population density was 456.5 people per square mile (176.26/kmē), it is Wisconsin's 162nd least densely populated city. There were 436 housing units at an average density of 235.7 per square mile (91/kmē). The average household size was 2.15 persons, and the average family size was 2.89 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 101.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 109 females. The median age of the city's population was 42.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Mellen City was 40.9 and 44.4 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 96.57% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 1.66% American Indian, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% Native Hawaiian, 0.95% from two or more races and 0.36% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31917, it is the 134th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $41111, making its Wisconsin's 148th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16297, it is the 146th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The median income is $19708, The median income for males was $24276 versus $16250 for females.
In 2000, 174 pupils and students, of which 44.25% are male and 55.75% are female, 20.59% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 13.22% nursery or pri school, 5.75% kindergarten, 36.21% elementary school, 31.61% high school and 13.22% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 845 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 845 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 844 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 839 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 836 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 823 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 814 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 802 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 796 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 786 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 775 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 35 | 28 | 63 |
| High school | 16 | 39 | 55 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 17 | 23 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellen city, Wisconsin | $31917 | $41111 | $16297 |
| Ashland County, Wisconsin | $31628 | $39531 | $16069 |
| Wisconsin, United States | $43791 | $52911 | $21271 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |