Population 2,144 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Melbourne
Household size in Melbourne
| Period | Melbourne | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.05 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Melbourne run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of the Cincinnati area. Household size has dropped from 2.83 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Melbourne
| Period | Melbourne | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 37.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.7 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 39.5 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.9 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.7, Melbourne is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Melbourne
| Period | Melbourne | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Melbourne as they are nationally: 11.2%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Melbourne
Renters in Melbourne
| Period | Melbourne | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 32.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 33.6% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 31.7% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.0% of households in Melbourne rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (49.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Melbourne
| Period | Melbourne | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.9% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.8% of homes in Melbourne are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Melbourne
| Period | Melbourne | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1973 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1974 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1977 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Melbourne are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Melbourne
| Period | Melbourne | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $662 | $826 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $717 | $888 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $842 | $987 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $921 | $1,263 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$259 | +$437 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Melbourne costs $921 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 24.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Melbourne
Bachelor's degrees in Melbourne
| Period | Melbourne | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 29.2% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 30.8% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 34.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.5% | 37.0% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Melbourne (26.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Melbourne
| Period | Melbourne | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 87.7% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 89.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 91.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 92.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Melbourne is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Cincinnati area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Melbourne
| Period | Melbourne | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.6% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Melbourne has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Melbourne compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 2.49 | 44.7 | 11.2% | 20.0% | 3.8% | 1977 | $921 | 26.5% | 91.9% | 2.4% |
| Silver Grove | 1.92 | 43.5 | 14.2% | 34.3% | 3.4% | 1951 | $589 | 12.6% | 88.4% | 6.5% |
| Crestview | 2.57 | 35.6 | 18.7% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 1954 | $1,521 | 40.4% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| Cold Spring | 2.20 | 46.2 | 9.6% | 20.3% | 5.5% | 1992 | $1,205 | 43.4% | 95.9% | 2.1% |
| Carthage | 2.60 | 47.4 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 5.9% | 1988 | $685 | 29.6% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| Alexandria | 2.73 | 39.2 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 4.9% | 1994 | $1,345 | 35.7% | 94.4% | 3.1% |
| Highland Heights | 2.14 | 36.1 | 10.8% | 32.0% | 17.6% | 1978 | $1,029 | 41.6% | 95.3% | 2.9% |
| Mount Pisgah | 2.35 | 37.0 | 9.4% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 2004 | $484 | 39.5% | 93.5% | 0.3% |
| Ryland Heights | 2.57 | 50.3 | 4.9% | 11.7% | 13.9% | 1971 | $1,258 | 28.1% | 92.1% | 4.1% |
| Tylor Mill | 2.94 | 46.4 | 5.4% | 9.7% | 22.3% | 1960 | $1,219 | 20.1% | 90.9% | 2.4% |
| New Richmond | 2.61 | 43.2 | 7.9% | 15.0% | 10.4% | 1988 | $885 | 25.5% | 92.1% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Melbourne. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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