Melfa is located in Accomack county Virginia with a geographic area of 0.3 square miles. The total population in Melfa is 444 with 42.1% male and 57.9% female. Children under age 5 represent 5.2% of the population, under age 18 equal 28.2% of the population and over age 65 is 27.0% of the population. The median household income is $27,083, per capita income is $19,864. There are a total of 216 housing units with 64.4% owner occupied. Education includes 45.8% of residents that are high school graduates and 24.1% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Melfa in the summer is 71 degrees, and in the winter 35 degrees.