Melfa, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
447
Population
1,541/sq mi density
$28,250
Median Income
$19,221 per capita
$159,700
Home Value
$241,853 Zillow
$836
Median Rent
43.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,250 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$159,700 home value, $836/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
447
Census 2023
Population Density
1,541
per square mile
Land Area
0.3
square miles (0.7 km²)
Median Age
35.3 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 24.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 12.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
59.7%
Black
24.6%
Hispanic
3.6%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
85.4%
Spanish
12.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.3%
Veterans
5.3%
12% below US avg (6%)
Disability
14.3%
10% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.4%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.6%
35% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.452
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 447 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,541 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.0% |
| Female | 55.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.7% |
| Black or African American | 24.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 85.4% |
| Spanish | 12.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 5.3% |
| Disability | 14.3% |
| Health Insurance | 88.4% |
| Uninsured | 11.6% |
| Broadband Access | 76.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.452 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |