Of the 576 people living in Melba in 2019, 50 percent (288) were women and 50 percent (288) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Treasure Valley Times.
Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by a ratio of 151-to-146. In the 65 and over age range, there were 34 females and 34 males.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.
Melba’s population by sex
| Sex and age range | Estimated number | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Males 18 and over | 151 | 26.2 |
| Females 18 and over | 146 | 25.3 |
| Males 65 and over | 34 | 5.9 |
| Females 65 and over | 34 | 5.9 |
Source: US Census Bureau
