Melfa, VA Profile: Facts & Data

The primary coordinate point for Melfa is located at latitude 37.6493 and longitude -75.7413 in Accomack County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Melfa encompass a land area of 0.28 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Accomack County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 49 feet.

The Town of Melfa (GNIS ID: 2391295) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Melfa, VA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

POPULATION
Total Population	351 (100%)
Population in Households	351 (100.0%)
Population in Families	286 (81.5%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	1,205
Diversity Index²	52


INCOME
Median Household Income	$46,145
Average Household Income	$61,255
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	12%
Per Capita Income	$26,176
Wealth Index⁵	57

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	180 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	108 (60.0%)
Renter Occupied HU	48 (26.7%)
Vacant Housing Units	25 (13.9%)
Median Home Value	$136,765
Average Home Value	$144,318
Housing Affordability Index³	207

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	155
Average Household Size	2.26
Family Households	100
Average Family Size	3

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

Melfa, VA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Melfa to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Virginia by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2010-2020	2020-2025
Population	-1.46%	-1.47%
Households	-1.39%	-1.32%
Families	-0.66%	-1.44%
Median Household Income		-0.55%
Per Capita Income		0.61%
Owner Occupied HU		-1.53%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 489	18th
Population Density	# 205	66th
Median Household Income	# 396	33rd
Housing Affordability Index	# 452	76th
Per Capita Income	# 355	40th
Diversity Index	# 246	59th

Melfa, VA Profile: Facts & Data

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Melfa, VA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

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Melfa, VA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

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