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The Village of Melbeta had a population of 146 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Melbeta ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Nebraska. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Melbeta is located at latitude 41.7816 and longitude -103.5177 in Scotts Bluff County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Melbeta encompass a land area of 0.09 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Scotts Bluff County is in the Mountain time zone (GMT -7).
The Village of Melbeta 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.
The Village of Melbeta is located within Castle Rock Election Precinct, a minor civil division (MCD) of Scotts Bluff County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 146 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,598 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 34 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $47,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,483 |
| Median Home Value | $90,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 71 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 52 (73.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12 (16.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7 (9.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 64 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 45 (70.3%) |
The table below compares Melbeta to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 400 | 33rd |
| Population Density | # 16 | 97th |
| Median Household Income | # 522 | 12th |
| Per Capita Income | # 540 | 9th |
| Diversity Index | # 107 | 82nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
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