Melvin, Michigan facts for kids
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Melvin, Michigan
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Location of Melvin, Michigan
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Sanilac |
| Township | Speaker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 148 |
| • Density | 152.42/sq mi (58.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48454
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-52920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0632084 |
Melvin is a small village located in Sanilac County, Michigan, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 148 people lived there. Melvin is part of Speaker Township and is found in Michigan's special "Thumb Region."
Where is Melvin?
Melvin is located in the eastern part of Michigan. The village covers a total area of about 2.52 square kilometers (0.97 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Melvin?
The number of people living in Melvin has changed over many years. This information comes from a count of people called a census, which happens every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 242 | — | |
| 1920 | 169 | −30.2% | |
| 1930 | 168 | −0.6% | |
| 1940 | 152 | −9.5% | |
| 1950 | 204 | 34.2% | |
| 1960 | 196 | −3.9% | |
| 1970 | 202 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 171 | −15.3% | |
| 1990 | 148 | −13.5% | |
| 2000 | 160 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 180 | 12.5% | |
| 2020 | 148 | −17.8% | |
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Melvin's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 180 people lived in Melvin. There were 62 households, which are like homes where people live. Most of these households (50) were families.
The village had about 73 housing units, which are places where people can live. Most people in Melvin were White. A small number were African American or Native American, or from two or more different backgrounds.
Many households (almost half) had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.9 people.
The average age of people in Melvin was 36 years old.
- About 33% of residents were under 18.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24.
- About 21% were between 25 and 44.
- About 29% were between 45 and 64.
- About 11% were 65 or older.
Slightly more than half of the people in Melvin were male, and a little less than half were female.
See also
In Spanish: Melvin (Míchigan) para niños
