Melbourne, Iowa facts for kids
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Melbourne, Iowa
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Sign for Melbourne, Iowa along Highway 330
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Location of Melbourne, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Marshall |
| Established | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
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| • Total | 786 |
| • Density | 1,488.64/sq mi (574.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50162
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-50880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458951 |
Melbourne is a city located in Marshall County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 786 people.
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History of Melbourne
The town of Melbourne was officially planned on February 23, 1882, by the Milwaukee Land Company. It became an official city on December 30, 1895. Melbourne was special because it was the only town in Marshall County that always had two main railroads serving it.
The city grew quickly, thanks to three railroads. By 1910, its population had reached 423 people. Melbourne faced tough times, too. In 1903, a big fire destroyed the entire business area. Later, in 1981, a tornado hit the southern part of town, causing more damage.
From 1984 to 1998, Bill Crews served as the mayor of Melbourne. At that time, Melbourne was thought to be the smallest city in the United States to have a mayor who was open about his personal life.
Melbourne's Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 366 | — |
| 1910 | 423 | +15.6% |
| 1920 | 481 | +13.7% |
| 1930 | 426 | −11.4% |
| 1940 | 480 | +12.7% |
| 1950 | 510 | +6.2% |
| 1960 | 517 | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 661 | +27.9% |
| 1980 | 732 | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 669 | −8.6% |
| 2000 | 794 | +18.7% |
| 2010 | 830 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 786 | −5.3% |
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2020 Census Information
According to the census taken in 2020, Melbourne had 786 residents. There were 295 households and 195 families living in the city. The city's population density was about 1,489 people per square mile (or 575 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Melbourne were White, making up about 95.7% of the population. A small number of residents were Black or African American (0.4%), Asian (0.3%), or from two or more races (2.9%). About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 295 households:
- About 33.6% had children under 18 living with them.
- 54.6% were married couples living together.
- About 33.9% of all households were not families.
- 26.8% of households had only one person living there.
- 9.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in Melbourne was 37.3 years.
- 30.2% of residents were under 20 years old.
- 5.5% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- 24.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.0% were 65 years or older.
The city's population was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.
2010 Census Information
In the census of 2010, Melbourne had 830 people. There were 322 households and 218 families. The population density was about 1,456 people per square mile.
The racial makeup of the city was mostly White (98.6%). About 0.4% were African American, and 1.1% were from two or more races. About 1.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of 322 households:
- 36.6% had children under 18.
- 54.0% were married couples.
- The average household had 2.58 people, and the average family had 3.07 people.
The average age in the city was 34.8 years.
- 27.7% of residents were under 18.
- 7.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 30.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 23.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 11% were 65 or older.
The city's population was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
See also
In Spanish: Melbourne (Iowa) para niños
