Melvin, Iowa
Melvin: City in Iowa, USA
About
Melvin is a city located in the county of Osceola in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 214 and a population density of 466 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 197 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Melvin
| Population : | 197 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Osceola County |
| Postal code : | 51350 |
| Area : | 0.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,581 feet / 482 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:25:32 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 429 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Melvin is located at 43°17'15"N 95°36'33"W (43.2874700, -95.6091800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Melvin decreased by 8.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 214 | - | census |
| 2011 | 210 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 206 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 206 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 206 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 204 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 202 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 200 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 200 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 198 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 197 | -0.51% | estimation process |
Melvin zip code is 51350.
County name: Osceola, County
fips: 19143
Schools in Melvin
College & universities near Melvin, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154129 | Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon (IA) | 51201 |
Post offices near Melvin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sanborn Post Office | Sanborn (IA) | 51248 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Melvin , Illinois village in Illinois, USA with a population of 410 people.
- Melvin , Michigan human settlement in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 166 people.
- Melvin , Texas town of the United States with a population of 164 people.
Other cities in Osceola County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Osceola County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sibley | 2,586 | City in Iowa |
| Ocheyedan | 463 | Township in Osceola County, Iowa |
| Ashton | 419 | City in Osceola County, Iowa, United States |
| Harris | 158 | City in Osceola County, Iowa, United States |
