About Melvin
Melvin is a tiny community in western Texas with an estimated population of 121.
Melvin holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.46 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 263 residents per square mile.
📰 Melvin News Today
- 'This guy is a tough ass' — How RT transfer Melvin Siani surprised Steve Sarkisian during Texas' training camp 247sports.com · Aug 17
- Melvin McBride - North Texas e-News North Texas e-News · Aug 12
- Melvin Hubert Sellers Obituary Apr 23, 2026 newhopefh.com · Apr 23
- Gallery: Hamilton native and University of Texas lineman Melvin Siani leads free youth football camp BurlingtonToday.com · Aug 3
- Melvin John Molteni Obituary Jul 17, 2026 - Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home · Jul 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Melvin Unique
- Positioned in western Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 23 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Melvin
- Jacoby's Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Melvin
- LOHN SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)121
Rank in state#1191 of 1,224
Land area0.46 sq mi
Density263/sq mi
Coordinates31.1992, -99.5813