New Melle, MO Population

The population of New Melle is 382, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
382
Total Population
53.1
Median age
56.28%
Female population %
77.7:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
65-69 years
Largest age group
100.0
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
8
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

New Melle's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in New Melle is 53.1, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • New Melle's population under 18 was 20.42%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • New Melle's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 32.20% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in New Melle, 17.80% were under the age of 15, 6.54% aged 15 to 29, 43.46% aged 30 to 64, 29.58% aged 65 to 84, and 2.62% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows New Melle's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
New Melle, MO population by age group. The largest age group was 65-69 years with a poulation of 37 (9.69% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 48 more females than males in New Melle:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 56.28% females and 43.72% males in New Melle, MO.
  • The New Melle, MO gender ratio is 77.7:100 i.e. 77.7 men to 100 women (0.777).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 65-69 years with a population of 21.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 75-79 years with a population of 24.
The grouped bar chart shows New Melle, MO population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 65-69 years (21) | Female # 75-79 years (24). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

New Melle's population is moderately diverse:

  • Racial distribution of New Melle population: 95.29% are White, 0.52% are Asian and 4.19% are multiracial.
  • New Melle's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the city.
  • By ethnicity, 8 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 374 (97.91% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in New Melle is White with a population of 364 (95.29% of the total population).
The bar chart shows New Melle, MO population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
New Melle, MO population by race. The largest racial group in New Melle is White with a population of 364 (95.29% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

New Melle's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 540 in the year 2020
  • From 2000 to 2010, New Melle's population increased by 243 (96.81%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, New Melle's population increased by 46 (9.31%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, New Melle's population was lowest in year 2000 at 251.
The graph shows New Melle's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
New Melle's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 536. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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