Unified School District · AR
Melbourne School District
Melbourne School District is a unified school district in Arkansas with a community population of 5,528. The median household income is $49,634 and the median age is 46.7.
5,528
Population
22
People / sq mi
$49,634
Median Income
46.7
Median Age
Melbourne School District covers 256 sq mi of land at 21.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 52.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$49,634
Median Household Income
$26,599
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$167,500
Median Home Value
$599
Median Rent
75.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.9%
High School+
22.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Melbourne School District serves a community with a population of 5,528 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Arkansas.
The median household income in Melbourne School District is $49,634, with a per capita income of $26,599. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
Melbourne School District is 96.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 52.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Melbourne School District, 88.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Melbourne School District is $167,500, with a median rent of $599. The homeownership rate is 75.0%.
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Data for Melbourne School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0509720).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.