Mellen, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
538
Population
286/sq mi density
$40,125
Median Income
$28,291 per capita
$78,700
Home Value
$133,242 Zillow
$608
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$40,125 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,700 home value, $608/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
538
Census 2023
Population Density
286
per square mile
Land Area
1.9
square miles (4.8 km²)
Median Age
49.0 yrs
26% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
93.7%
Black
0%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
1.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.5%
Spanish
1.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.2%
Veterans
7.4%
23% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.3%
41% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.4%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.6%
81% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.445
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 538 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 286 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.7% |
| Female | 56.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
Language
| English Only | 97.5% |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.2% |
| Veterans | 7.4% |
| Disability | 18.3% |
| Health Insurance | 98.4% |
| Uninsured | 1.6% |
| Broadband Access | 70.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.445 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |