Melvina, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Melvina, Wisconsin
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Location of Melvina in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 93 |
| • Density | 226.34/sq mi (87.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-50800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569329 |
Melvina is a small village located in Monroe County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet community with a population of 93 people, according to the 2020 census. Even though it's small, it has its own interesting history!
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History of Melvina
The story of Melvina began after the American Civil War. A man named Charles A. Hunt, who used to be a miller in Vernon County, sold his businesses there. He then bought 300 acres of land in Monroe County. This land included the spot where Melvina is today.
Charles built a mill on his new land and encouraged other families to come and live there. He decided to name the new settlement "Melvina" to honor his wife, Amanda Melvina Hunt, who had recently passed away.
Geography of Melvina
Melvina is located at 43°48′6″N 90°46′31″W / 43.80167°N 90.77528°W. This means it's in the northern part of the world, and a bit to the west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
This section tells us about the people who live in Melvina, like how many there are and their ages. This information comes from official counts called a census.
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| 1930 | 143 | — | |
| 1940 | 135 | −5.6% | |
| 1950 | 121 | −10.4% | |
| 1960 | 111 | −8.3% | |
| 1970 | 116 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 117 | 0.9% | |
| 1990 | 115 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 93 | −19.1% | |
| 2010 | 104 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 93 | −10.6% | |
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Melvina's 2010 Census Details
In 2010, the census showed that 104 people lived in Melvina. These people lived in 39 different homes, and 26 of these were families.
The village had about 217 people per square mile. There were 44 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Melvina (96.2%) were White. A small number (1.9%) were African American, and another 1.9% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 38.5% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (43.6%) were married couples living together. Some homes (15.4%) had a female head of the house without a husband, and 7.7% had a male head of the house without a wife. About one-third of all homes (33.3%) were not families.
The average age of people in Melvina was 29.4 years old.
- 33.7% of residents were under 18.
- 7.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 33.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 19.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 5.8% were 65 years old or older.
The village had a fairly even number of males and females, with 49.0% being male and 51.0% being female.
See also
In Spanish: Melvina (Wisconsin) para niños
