Melrose Park is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Melrose Park has a 2024 population of 23,317. Melrose Park is currently declining at a rate of -1.47% annually and its population has decreased by -5.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,713 in 2020.
The average household income in Melrose Park is $85,004 with a poverty rate of 10.7%. The median age in Melrose Park is 34.5 years: 35.1 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melrose Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,882 | 39.25% |
| Other race | 8,524 | 33.86% |
| Two or more races | 5,504 | 21.86% |
| Black or African American | 998 | 3.96% |
| Native American | 174 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 95 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,104 | 3.09 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Married | 3,592 | 3.92 | 67 | 33 |
| Non Family | 2,426 | 1.22 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Female | 1,052 | 4.12 | 36 | 64 |
| Male | 1,034 | 3.56 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
3.74
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
55.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,696 | 10.64% |
| Associates Degree | 1,103 | 6.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,378 | 8.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 758 | 4.76% |
| High School Graduate | 5,335 | 33.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,724 | 17.09% |
| Some College | 2,943 | 18.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,541 | 7,480 | 964 |
| Other Race | 4,780 | 3,074 | 246 |
| White | 3,596 | 3,311 | 935 |
| 2+ Races | 3,463 | 2,281 | 264 |
| Black | 613 | 525 | 116 |
| Native American | 98 | 53 | 22 |
| Asian | 86 | 86 | 67 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,829 | $44,630 | $56,023 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,321 | $78,542 | $70,577 |
| High School Graduate | $38,464 | $47,319 | $33,155 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,404 | $39,833 | $30,811 |
| Overall | $40,735 | $45,612 | $36,490 |
| Some College | $43,644 | $47,263 | $38,093 |
$40,735
Average Earnings
$45,612
Average Male
$36,490
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.9% of Melrose Park residents speak only English, while 72.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 68.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19,867 | 2,214 | 11.14% |
| Other | 8,524 | 914 | 10.72% |
| Multiple | 5,489 | 594 | 10.82% |
| White | 4,039 | 332 | 8.22% |
| Black | 963 | 95 | 9.87% |
| Asian | 95 | 9 | 9.47% |
10.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.01%
Male Poverty Rate
12.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melrose Park is Hispanic, with 11.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melrose Park is White, with 8.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.36% |
| High School | 8.12% |
| Some College | 7.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.94% |
| Male Employed | 4.38% |
| Female Employed | 3.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,418 | $92,053 |
| Households | $64,400 | $85,004 |
| Married Families | $82,175 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,431 | $56,621 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
411
Number of Veterans
361
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 176 |
| Vietnam | 98 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 156 |
| 18 to 34 | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 2.84% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 1.05% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 1.5% |
| Black | 54 | 7.54% |
| Other Race | 45 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 17 | 11.97% |
| Asian | 9 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.06%
Born in Melrose Park
65.33%
Native Born
34.67%
Foreign Born
20.88%
Non Citizen
13.79%
Naturalized
65.33% of Melrose Park residents were born in the United States, with 56.06% having been born in Illinois. 20.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,572 | -349 | -1.59% |
| 2028 | 21,921 | -349 | -1.57% |
| 2027 | 22,270 | -349 | -1.54% |
| 2026 | 22,619 | -349 | -1.52% |
| 2025 | 22,968 | -349 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 23,317 | -349 | -1.47% |
| 2023 | 23,666 | -178 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 23,844 | -403 | -1.66% |
| 2021 | 24,247 | -466 | -1.89% |
| 2020 | 24,713 | 26 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 24,687 | -203 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 24,890 | -260 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 25,150 | -231 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 25,381 | -74 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 25,455 | -137 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 25,592 | -43 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 25,635 | 45 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 25,590 | 73 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 25,517 | 88 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 25,429 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,171 | 2,312 | 11.08% |
| 1990 | 20,859 | 124 | 0.6% |
| 1980 | 20,735 | -1,981 | -8.72% |
| 1970 | 22,716 | 425 | 1.91% |
| 1960 | 22,291 | 8,925 | 66.77% |
| 1950 | 13,366 | 2,433 | 22.25% |
| 1940 | 10,933 | 192 | 1.79% |
| 1930 | 10,741 | 3,594 | 50.29% |
| 1920 | 7,147 | 2,341 | 48.71% |
| 1910 | 4,806 | 2,214 | 85.42% |
| 1900 | 2,592 | -18,980 | -87.98% |