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Melba

County:
Canyon County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.457
State:
Idaho

Melba is a city located in Canyon County, Idaho. Melba has a 2026 population of 652. Melba is currently growing at a rate of 2.19% annually and its population has increased by 14.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 570 in 2020.

The median household income in Melba is $45,750 with a poverty rate of 13.94%. The median age in Melba is 29.4 years: 31.8 years for males, and 26 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.4 males.

652
Total Population
1,426
Density (mi²)
14 2.19%
Growth

Melba Population

Melba Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026652142.19%
2025638132.08%
2024625406.84%
2023585152.63%
2022570-6-1.04%
202157661.05%
2020570-1-0.18%
2019556122.21%
201854491.68%
201753510.19%
201653440.75%
201553040.76%
201452650.96%
201352171.36%
201251450.98%
2011509-4-0.78%
201050710.2%

Median Age

Overall: 29.4 years
Female: 26 years
Male: 31.8 years

Melba Adults

There are 419 adults, (57 of whom are seniors) in Melba.

Sex Ratio

Female: 319 (51.7%)
Male: 298 (48.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Melba includes 75.85% White, 12.97% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White46875.85%
Other race8012.97%
Two or more races6911.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race8012.97%
Two or more races6410.37%
White40.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White46475.2%
Two or more races50.81%

Melba Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Melba 's average per capita income is $40,417. Household income levels show a median of $45,750. The poverty rate stands at 13.94%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$92,596-
Families$57,344$76,717
Households$45,750$66,471
Non Families$39,167$37,635

$40,417

Average Income

$45,750

Median Household Income

13.94%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)