Melbourne, AR

Census Place

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2023 Population

2,227

8.35% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/AJohn Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

35.8

10.2% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

36.4%

18.8% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$34,303

18.2% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$203,000

41% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

727

14.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Melbourne, AR had a population of 2.23k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $34,303. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Melbourne, AR declined from 2,430 to 2,227, a −8.35% decrease and its median household income declined from $41,938 to $34,303, a −18.2% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Melbourne, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (96.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.449%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.404%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.404%).

None of the households in Melbourne, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Melbourne, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Melbourne, AR are Ozarka College (571 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Melbourne, AR was $203,000, and the homeownership rate was 55.1%.

Most people in Melbourne, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Melbourne, AR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Melbourne, AR is home to a population of 2.23k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.808% of Melbourne, AR residents were born outside of the country (18 people).

In 2023, there were 67.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.15k people) in Melbourne, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 10 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

99.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.2% of Melbourne, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Melbourne, AR was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Melbourne, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Melbourne, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.15k ± 426
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
32 ± 32.6
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10 ± 17

1.03%

Hispanic Population

23 people

1.03% of the people in Melbourne, AR are hispanic (23 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Melbourne, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

0.808%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18 people

0.288%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7 people

As of 2023, 0.808% of Melbourne, AR residents (18 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Melbourne, AR was 0.288%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Melbourne, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
26 ± 29
Korea
15 ± 22
Gulf War (2001-)
13 ± 26

Melbourne, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Melbourne, AR employs 727 people. The largest industries in Melbourne, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (139 people), Manufacturing (102 people), and Educational Services (85 people), and the highest paying industries are Other Services Except Public Administration ($143,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,938), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,442).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

727

2023 Value

± 187

−14.9%

1 Year decline

± 43.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Melbourne, AR declined at a rate of −14.9%, from 854 employees to 727 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Melbourne, AR, are Management Occupations (107 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (83 people), and Production Occupations (68 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Melbourne, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

727

2023 Value

± 187

−14.9%

1 Year decline

± 43.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Melbourne, AR declined at a rate of −14.9%, from 854 employees to 727 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Melbourne, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (139 people), Manufacturing (102 people), and Educational Services (85 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Melbourne, AR, though some of these residents may live in Melbourne, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

N/ADonald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
N/AKamala Harris (33.6%)
Democratic Party
N/ARobert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

N/AJohn Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

N/ATom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
53 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Melbourne, AR was General Health Services with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Melbourne, AR according to their major.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,790) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,030) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Measure

In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Melbourne, AR was $203,000 in 2023, which is 0.669 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $144,000 to $203,000, a 41% increase. The homeownership rate in Melbourne, AR is 55.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Melbourne, AR have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Melbourne, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$203,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$36,738

$430

Median Property Taxes

±$110

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Melbourne, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Melbourne, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.1%

Homeownership

2023

48.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 55.1% of the housing units in Melbourne, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Melbourne, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Melbourne, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$34,303

Median Household Income

± $7,533

781

Number of Households

± 164

In 2023, the median household income of the 781 households in Melbourne, AR declined from $34,303 from the previous year's value of $41,938.

The following chart displays the households in Melbourne, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Melbourne, AR is from Arkansas.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Worked At Home (8.14%)
Carpooled (7.71%)

In 2023, 81.3% of workers in Melbourne, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.14%) and those who carpooled to work (7.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Melbourne, AR have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.467% of the workforce in Melbourne, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Melbourne, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Melbourne, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Melbourne, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

36.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Melbourne, AR (769 out of 2.12k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Melbourne, AR is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.3% of the population of Melbourne, AR has health coverage, with 29.9% on employee plans, 27.9% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 9.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Izard County, AR see 3403 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.117% decrease from the previous year (3407 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4637 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1159 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Izard County, AR.

3,403 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Izard County, AR

Primary care physicians in Izard County, AR see an average of 3,403 patients per year. This represents a 0.117% decrease from the previous year (3,407 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Izard County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 31.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54% were men and 46% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.74%

Uninsured

29.9%

Employer Coverage

27.9%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

9.62%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Melbourne, AR grew by 19.6% from 2.29% to 2.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Melbourne, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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