Melbourne, Arkansas

Melbourne is a city in Izard County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,848 at the 2010 census. The town is the county seat of Izard County,[3] and home to the main campus of Ozarka College.

Melbourne, Arkansas
City
Location of Melbourne in Izard County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 36°3′35″N 91°53′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyIzard
Area
 • Total6.98 sq mi (18.07 km2)
 • Land6.98 sq mi (18.07 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
610 ft (186 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,848
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
1,868
 • Density267.74/sq mi (103.38/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72556
Area code(s)870
FIPS code05-45080
GNIS feature ID0077643
Websitehttp://www.melbournear.com

Geography

Melbourne is located at 36°03′35″N 91°53′40″W.[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 square miles (16 km2), all land.

List of highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880149—
189020940.3%
190025622.5%
191028210.2%
19202954.6%
193038028.8%
194056749.2%
19505680.2%
19605710.5%
19701,04382.7%
19801,61955.2%
19901,562−3.5%
20001,6737.1%
20101,84810.5%
2019 (est.)1,868[2]1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

At the 2010 census there were 1,848 people in 787 households, including 476 families, in the city. The population density was 268.0 people per square mile (103.5/km2). There were 838 housing units at an average density of 134.2 per square mile (51.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.55% White, 0.36% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60%.[6]

Of the 736 households 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 35.3% of households were one person and 17.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.78.

The age distribution was 21.9% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.5 males.

The median household income was $22,757 and the median family income was $31,900. Males had a median income of $23,529 versus $18,264 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,110. About 14.5% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18 and 21.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education for elementary and secondary school students is available from Melbourne School District, which leads students to graduate from Melbourne High School. The school's athletic emblem and mascot is the Bearkatz.

Notable people
  • Pioneer Day 1991 - Zelda Shaw "Miss Melbourne"
  • Hard Times or Good Ole Days Float 1991
  • Melbourne Downtown Mural - 1991

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. "Michelle Gray". arkansashouse.org. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
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