East Central Iowa News

Of the 748 people living in Melbourne in 2020, 45.7 percent (342) were women and 54.3 percent (406) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Iowa News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 71. In the 65 and over age range, there were 73 females and 55 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.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	241	32.2
Females 18 and over	170	22.7
Males 65 and over	55	7.4
Females 65 and over	73	9.8

Source: US Census Bureau