North Central Arkansas News

Of the 2,002 people living in Melbourne city in 2019, 45.3 percent (906) were women and 54.7 percent (1,096) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NC Arkansas News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by a ratio of 632-to-448. In the 65 and over age range, there were 322 females and 194 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	632	31.6
Females 18 and over	448	22.4
Males 65 and over	194	9.7
Females 65 and over	322	16.1

Source: US Census Bureau