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Total population: 791 (Urban population: 0, Rural population: 791 (2 farm, 789 nonfarm))

Melbourne, Iowa Age and Sex of Residents

Houses: 331 (317 occupied: 259 owner occupied, 58 renter occupied)
% of renters here:  18%
State:  28%

Housing density: 585 houses/condos per square mile


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Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2000: $22,500


Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2000: $275


Median gross rent in Melbourne, IA in 2000: $392


Housing units in Melbourne with a mortgage: 147 (9 second mortgage, 4 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 71






Household type by relationship

Households: 791
  • In family households: 686 (173 male householders, 56 female householders)
    189 spouses, 253 children (229 natural, 11 adopted, 13 stepchildren), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers or sisters, 0 parents, 0 other relatives, 11 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 105 (40 male householders (28 living alone)), 50 female householders (47 living alone)), 15 nonrelatives

Size of family households: 103 2-persons, 56 3-persons, 50 4-persons, 13 5-persons, 5 6-persons, 2 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 75 1-person, 15 2-persons.

171 married couples with children.
41 single-parent households (14 men, 27 women).

97.5% of residents of Melbourne speak English at home.
1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (75% speak English very well, 25% speak English well).
0.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (33% speak English very well, 67% speak English well).

Foreign born population: 4 (0.5%)
(100.0% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.9
State:  6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.2
State:  4.2



Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Melbourne, Iowa:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 7
  • 3 rooms: 5
  • 4 rooms: 41
  • 5 rooms: 57
  • 6 rooms: 54
  • 7 rooms: 39
  • 8 rooms: 30
  • 9 or more rooms: 26


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Melbourne, Iowa:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 2
  • 3 rooms: 8
  • 4 rooms: 27
  • 5 rooms: 11
  • 6 rooms: 4
  • 7 rooms: 3
  • 8 rooms: 3
  • 9 or more rooms: 0


Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 2
  • 1995 to 1998: 9
  • 1990 to 1994: 10
  • 1980 to 1989: 26
  • 1970 to 1979: 62
  • 1960 to 1969: 44
  • 1950 to 1959: 32
  • 1940 to 1949: 31
  • 1939 or earlier: 115


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Melbourne:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 12
  • 2 bedrooms: 77
  • 3 bedrooms: 145
  • 4 bedrooms: 25
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 0


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Melbourne:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 3
  • 2 bedrooms: 49
  • 3 bedrooms: 5
  • 4 bedrooms: 1
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 0


Cars and other vehicles available in Melbourne in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 3
  • 1 vehicle: 61
  • 2 vehicles: 130
  • 3 vehicles: 48
  • 4 vehicles: 9
  • 5 or more vehicles: 8


Cars and other vehicles available in Melbourne in n renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 10
  • 1 vehicle: 29
  • 2 vehicles: 13
  • 3 vehicles: 3
  • 4 vehicles: 3
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0

Melbourne, IA house values


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2000 in Melbourne, IA:

  • Less than $10,000: 0
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 0
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 0
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 9
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 2
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 9
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 11
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 26
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 31
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 25
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 42
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 18
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 23
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 20
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 0
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 0
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 2
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 0
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 0
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 0
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 0
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 0
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 0
  • $1,000,000 or more: 0
 


Melbourne rent paid by renters graph
Rent paid by renters in 2000 in Melbourne:

  • Less than $100: 0
  • $100 to $149: 6
  • $150 to $199: 4
  • $200 to $249: 3
  • $250 to $299: 5
  • $300 to $349: 9
  • $350 to $399: 9
  • $400 to $449: 17
  • $450 to $499: 0
  • $500 to $549: 0
  • $550 to $599: 0
  • $600 to $649: 0
  • $650 to $699: 0
  • $700 to $749: 0
  • $750 to $799: 0
  • $800 to $899: 0
  • $900 to $999: 0
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 0
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 0
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 0
  • $2,000 or more: 2
  • No cash rent: 2
 



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 0
  • 1990 to 1994: 0
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 4

Melbourne, IA Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 64.2%
Number of people working at home: 18 (4.4% of all workers)


Melbourne travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 24
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 25
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 12
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 72
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 104
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 29
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 33
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 9
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 19
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 46
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 11
  • 90 or more minutes: 11
 


Melbourne mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 339 (82%)
  • Carpooled: 55 (13%)
  • Walked: 1 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 18 (4%)
 


Melbourne, IA household income

Household income:

  • Less than $10,000: 14
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 16
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 11
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 20
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 23
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 34
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 16
  • $40,000 to $44,999: 15
  • $45,000 to $49,999: 27
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 64
  • $60,000 to $74,999: 42
  • $75,000 to $99,999: 27
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 6
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 4
  • $150,000 to $199,999: 0
  • $200,000 or more: 0
 


First ancestries reported:

  • German: 284
  • Irish: 88
  • United States or American: 74
  • English: 31
  • French (except Basque): 11
  • Danish: 10
  • Norwegian: 10
  • Dutch: 8
  • Other groups: 8
  • Swedish: 7
  • Swiss: 7
  • Italian: 5
  • Scotch-Irish: 5
  • Scottish: 5
  • Polish: 4
  • Czech: 3
  • Syrian: 2
  • Arab:: 2


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:
  • United Kingdom (50%)
  • Germany (50%)

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 640
  • Northeast: 8
  • Midwest: 69
  • South: 51
  • West: 19

57% of Melbourne residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 59% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 59% lived in Iowa.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 0
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 0
  • 5th and 6th grade: 0
  • 7th and 8th grade: 5
  • 9th grade: 3
  • 10th grade: 4
  • 11th grade: 7
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 5
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 102
  • Less than 1 year of college: 25
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 45
  • Associate degree: 17
  • Bachelor's degree: 25
  • Master's degree: 2
  • Professional school degree: 2
  • Doctorate degree: 0


Educational Attainment for Males

Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 0
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 0
  • 5th and 6th grade: 0
  • 7th and 8th grade: 11
  • 9th grade: 8
  • 10th grade: 4
  • 11th grade: 0
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 8
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 93
  • Less than 1 year of college: 26
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 44
  • Associate degree: 22
  • Bachelor's degree: 33
  • Master's degree: 2
  • Professional school degree: 12
  • Doctorate degree: 0


Educational Attainment for Females



Class of Workers

Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 2.3%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 0.5%


Median household income in 1999 for:

  • White non-Hispanic householders: $47,019

Melbourne household income for White Non-Hispanic householders

Melbourne marital status for males

Melbourne marital status for females


Median house value for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $68,400

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 258
  • One, attached: 4
  • 3 or 4: 30
  • 5 to 9: 8
  • Mobile homes: 31

Median worth of mobile homes: $11,700


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit in Melbourne:

  


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Utility gas (71%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (9%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Utility gas (50%)
  • Electricity (45%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 0
Here:  0.0%
Iowa:  10.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 2
Here:  4.5%
Iowa:  7.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 2
Here:  12.5%
Iowa:  25.4%



School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students


School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

 

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