Melrose is a city located in Stearns County Minnesota. Melrose has a 2024 population of 3,612. Melrose is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,608 in 2020.
The average household income in Melrose is $76,255 with a poverty rate of 7.47%. The median age in Melrose is 45.9 years: 45.3 years for males, and 46 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melrose was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,154 | 87.47% |
| Other race | 300 | 8.32% |
| Two or more races | 128 | 3.55% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 1,588 | 2.21 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Married | 741 | 3.1 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 702 | 1.1 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Female | 80 | 2.95 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 65 | 3.17 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
72.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 4.85% |
| Associates Degree | 246 | 9.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 247 | 9.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 235 | 8.9% |
| High School Graduate | 1,042 | 39.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 4.17% |
| Some College | 631 | 23.91% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,241 | 2,106 | 434 |
| Hispanic | 361 | 258 | 13 |
| Other Race | 180 | 144 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 68 | 35 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 51.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,222 | $58,047 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,265 | $76,625 | $85,795 |
| High School Graduate | $41,205 | $43,333 | $34,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,406 | $58,935 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,695 | $52,367 | $38,071 |
| Some College | $49,083 | $54,310 | $32,591 |
$50,695
Average Earnings
$52,367
Average Male
$38,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.25% of Melrose residents speak only English, while 19.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,826 | 262 | 9.27% |
| Black | 22 | 1 | 4.55% |
7.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.54%
Male Poverty Rate
11.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melrose is White, with 9.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melrose is Black, with 4.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.25% |
| High School | 12.13% |
| Some College | 5.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 87.88% |
| Female Employed | 5.46% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,455 | $104,808 |
| Households | $54,951 | $76,255 |
| Married Families | $100,341 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,135 | $37,726 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
327
Number of Veterans
294
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| Vietnam | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 64 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 75+ | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 318 | 12.9% |
| Other Race | 8 | 3.72% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.9% |
| Black | 1 | 4.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
78.73%
Born in Melrose
94.54%
Native Born
5.46%
Foreign Born
3.08%
Non Citizen
2.38%
Naturalized
94.54% of Melrose residents were born in the United States, with 78.73% having been born in Minnesota. 3.08% 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 | 3,617 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 3,616 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2027 | 3,615 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2026 | 3,614 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 3,613 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2024 | 3,612 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 3,611 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 3,607 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 3,605 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 3,608 | -61 | -1.66% |
| 2019 | 3,669 | 14 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 3,655 | 9 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 3,646 | -13 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 3,659 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 3,664 | 32 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 3,632 | 14 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 3,618 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 3,612 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 3,609 | 12 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 3,597 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,091 | 530 | 20.7% |
| 1990 | 2,561 | 32 | 1.27% |
| 1920 | 2,529 | -62 | -2.39% |
| 1910 | 2,591 | -1,026 | -28.37% |