Melvin, Texas Explained

Official Name:Melvin, Texas
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Image Map1:McCulloch County Melvin.svg
Mapsize1:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:McCulloch
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:1.21
Area Land Km2:1.20
Area Water Km2:0.01
Area Total Sq Mi:0.47
Area Land Sq Mi:0.46
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:123
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:566
Elevation Ft:1857
Coordinates:31.1969°N -99.5806°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:76858
Area Code:325
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-47568[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1362594[3]

Melvin is a town in McCulloch County, Texas, United States. Its population was 123 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Melvin is located at 31.1969°N -99.5806°W (31.197066, –99.580582).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5sqmi, all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, 155 people, 68 households, and 39 families were residing in the town. The population density was 329.2sp=usNaNsp=us. The 100 housing units averaged 212.4 per square mile (82.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 87.10% White, 12.26% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 27.10% of the population.

Of the 68 households, 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were not families. About 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28, and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the age distribution was 24.5% under 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $14,107, and for a family was $17,386. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,124. About 36.7% of families and 50.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 67.5% of those under the age of 18 and 57.9% of those 65 or over.

Education

The Melvin Independent School District was closed in summer 1971 and its responsibilities were taken over by the Brady Independent School District.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Melvin has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[5]

References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. August 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  5. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=806414&cityname=Melvin%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Melvin, Texas