Melvin, Illinois
Village · Population 418 · #922 in Illinois
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About Melvin
Melvin, IL is a tiny community located in eastern Illinois, home to 418 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Melvin is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,194 residents per square mile.
📰 Melvin News Today
- Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School (IL) Baseball MaxPreps · Aug 16
- Melvin R. Mann Obituary Jan 14, 2026 lawjonesfuneralhome.com · Jan 14
- Obituary information for Jean Melvin - Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home · Jun 25
- David Melvin Langlands Obituary DefioreFuneral · Jun 23
- Melvin J. Loding Obituary May 10, 2026 Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory · May 10
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What Makes Melvin Unique
- Positioned in eastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)418
Rank in state#922 of 1,294
Land area0.35 sq mi
Density1,194/sq mi
Coordinates40.5710, -88.2470