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Melfa, Virginia
Houses on Main Street, July 2018
Houses on Main Street, July 2018
Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
Country United States
State Virginia
County Accomack
Area
 • Total 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
 • Land 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 396
 • Density 1,366/sq mi (528/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
23410
Area code(s) 757, 948
FIPS code 51-50984
GNIS feature ID 1493276

Melfa is a small town in Accomack County, located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in the United States. In 2020, about 396 people lived there.

Where is Melfa?

Melfa is located at these coordinates: 37°38′59″N 75°44′29″W / 37.64972°N 75.74139°W / 37.64972; -75.74139.

The town covers about 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers) of land. It is located about 49 feet above sea level.

How Many People Live in Melfa?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 409
1970 459 12.2%
1980 391 −14.8%
1990 428 9.5%
2000 450 5.1%
2010 408 −9.3%
2020 396 −2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 450 people living in Melfa. These people lived in 183 households, and 131 of these were families.

The population density was about 1,655 people per square mile (644 people per square kilometer). There were 205 housing units in the town.

Most of the people in Melfa were White (82.44%). About 15.78% were African American. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 2.22% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average household had 2.46 people, and the average family had 2.93 people.

Education in Melfa

Students in Melfa attend schools that are part of Accomack County Public Schools. This is the only school district in the county.

Eastern Shore Community College is also located near Melfa. It has a Melfa mailing address.

Getting Around Melfa

Accomack County Airport is located in an area close to Melfa.

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