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4%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
17%
Household income NAT. AVG.
41%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexMelvinIllinoisNational
Income per capita$28,528$31,502$29,829
Median household income$46,071$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$45,893$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$52,917$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$36,250$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$17,500$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate2.7%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level22.3%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Melvin is 4% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Melvin is 17% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Melvin is 41% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Melvin is 48% higher than the national average

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      $30,710 $46,071 $92,142
      City
      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Melvin median earnings by income bracket

      Melvin employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry9.8%9.8%
      Manufacturing sector26.5%26.5%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services24.5%24.5%
      Public administration2.9%2.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.9%2.9%
      Education, health & social services4.9%4.9%
      Other26.5%26.5%

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      Gilman, IL1,734$56,7192.5%
      Melvin, IL397$46,07116.7%

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      Melvin, IL397$46,07116.7%
      Source: The Melvin, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).