Melrose is a village located in Curry County New Mexico. Melrose has a 2024 population of 597. Melrose is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 620 in 2020.
The average household income in Melrose is $55,460 with a poverty rate of 28.54%. The median age in Melrose is 48.8 years: 53.3 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melrose was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 83.58% |
| Other race | 57 | 10.63% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 5.22% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 230 | 2.33 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Non Family | 102 | 1.1 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 84 | 3.64 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Female | 34 | 2.74 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Male | 10 | 2.5 | 60 | 40 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
77.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 7.05% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 16.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20 | 5.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 80 | 21.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 15.99% |
| Some College | 122 | 33.06% |
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 | 276 | 244 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 31 | 0 |
| Other Race | 57 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,750 | $0 | $22,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,558 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,696 | $45,938 | $18,667 |
| Some College | $46,250 | $49,167 | $21,667 |
$26,696
Average Earnings
$45,938
Average Male
$18,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.58% of Melrose residents speak only English, while 17.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 107 | 80 | 74.77% |
| White | 413 | 73 | 17.68% |
| Other | 57 | 45 | 78.95% |
| Multiple | 28 | 10 | 35.71% |
| Native | 3 | 3 | 100% |
28.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.64%
Male Poverty Rate
29.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melrose is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melrose is White, with 17.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 30% |
| Some College | 19.02% |
| High School | 15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 70% |
| Female Employed | 31.71% |
| Male Employed | 3.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,833 | $52,682 |
| Households | $33,333 | $55,460 |
| Married Families | $53,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,500 | $57,015 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
55
Number of Veterans
52
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 15.94% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 21.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.5%
Labor Force Participation
40%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
41.42%
Born in Melrose
91.98%
Native Born
8.02%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
8.02%
Naturalized
91.98% of Melrose residents were born in the United States, with 41.42% having been born in New Mexico. 0% 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 | 569 | -5 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 574 | -6 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 580 | -6 | -1.02% |
| 2026 | 586 | -5 | -0.85% |
| 2025 | 591 | -6 | -1.01% |
| 2024 | 597 | -6 | -1% |
| 2023 | 603 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 605 | -10 | -1.63% |
| 2021 | 615 | -5 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 620 | -8 | -1.27% |
| 2019 | 628 | -7 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 635 | -7 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 642 | -8 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 650 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 650 | -16 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 666 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 667 | -5 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 672 | 3 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 669 | 10 | 1.52% |
| 2010 | 659 | 0 | 0% |