Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Melbourne, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

627

Median Agei

46.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.8%563

Two or More

8.5%53

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%4

Asian

0.6%4

Black

0.5%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%26

High School Diploma

32.9%144

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%34

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%52

Associate's Degree

5.3%23

Bachelor's Degree

19.2%84

Master's Degree

7.5%33

Professional Degree

2.3%10

Doctorate

0.2%1

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

29.2%

Graduate+

10%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$166,200

Median Renti

$638

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.1%175

Renter-Occupied

4.9%9

Total Units

200

Homeownership

95.1%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%10

$50K–$100K

21.1%37

$100K–$150K

8%14

$150K–$200K

33.1%58

$200K–$300K

6.9%12

$300K–$500K

15.4%27

$500K–$1M

9.7%17

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1%2

2000–2009

15%30

1990–1999

14%28

1980–1989

2%4

1970–1979

5%10

1960–1969

10%20

1950–1959

18.5%37

1940–1949

4%8

1939 or earlier

30.5%61

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.8%99

Utility Gas

15.2%28

Bottled/LP Gas

9.2%17

Wood

9.2%17

Fuel Oil

8.7%16

No Fuel

2.7%5

Other

1.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,000

Mean Household Incomei

$83,939

Per Capita Incomei

$26,350

Poverty Ratei

23.4%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

211

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%11

$10K–$15K

4.9%9

$15K–$20K

1.1%2

$20K–$25K

3.3%6

$25K–$30K

2.2%4

$30K–$35K

1.1%2

$35K–$40K

4.3%8

$40K–$45K

2.2%4

$45K–$50K

2.7%5

$50K–$60K

11.4%21

$60K–$75K

7.6%14

$75K–$100K

16.3%30

$100K–$125K

13.6%25

$125K–$150K

12.5%23

$150K–$200K

8.2%15

$200K+

2.7%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

203

Avg. Commutei

24 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

205

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

48(10.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.5%Insured

1.5%Uninsured