Melba, Idaho

Melba, Idaho
City

Melba City Hall in Melba Idaho
Motto: "Seed Heart of America"[1]

Location in Canyon County and the state of Idaho
Coordinates: 43°22′25″N 116°31′45″W / 43.37361°N 116.52917°W / 43.37361; -116.52917Coordinates: 43°22′25″N 116°31′45″W / 43.37361°N 116.52917°W / 43.37361; -116.52917
Country United States
State Idaho
County Canyon
Area[2]
 • Total 0.40 sq mi (1.0 km2)
 • Land 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation 2,667 ft (813 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 513
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 519
 • Density 1,315.4/sq mi (507.9/km2)
Time zone Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
 • Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP code 83641
Area code(s) 208
FIPS code 16-51850
GNIS feature ID 0396878
Website cityofmelba.org
Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1940213—
1950203−4.7%
1960197−3.0%
19701970.0%
198027640.1%
1990252−8.7%
200043974.2%
201051316.9%
Est. 2014529[5]3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

Melba is a city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 513 at the 2010 census, up from 439 in 2000. It is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Melba was founded in 1912 by Clayton C. Todd, who named it after his daughter.[7]

Geography

Melba is located at 43°22′25″N 116°31′45″W / 43.37361°N 116.52917°W / 43.37361; -116.52917 (43.373487, -116.529194).[8] at an elevation of 2,667 feet (813 m) above sea level. It is 12 miles (19 km) south of Nampa, and three miles (5 km) northeast of the Snake River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.40 square miles (1.04 km2), of which, 0.39 square miles (1.01 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[2]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 513 people, 171 households, and 133 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,315.4 inhabitants per square mile (507.9/km2). There were 197 housing units at an average density of 505.1 per square mile (195.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 78.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, 17.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.6% of the population.

There were 171 households of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.2% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 33.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 439 people, 156 households, and 105 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,481.5 people per square mile (565.0/km²). There were 164 housing units at an average density of 553.4 per square mile (211.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.28% White, 0.46% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 13.67% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.58% of the population.

There were 156 households out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the city the population was spread out with 32.8% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 15.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 118.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,429, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $25,096 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,928. About 9.6% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "City of Melba, Idaho". City of Melba, Idaho. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  3. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  4. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
  5. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ cityofmelba.org - history - accessed 2011-12-13
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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