Melrose is a village located in Jackson County Wisconsin. Melrose has a 2024 population of 526. Melrose is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -3.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 544 in 2020.
The average household income in Melrose is $65,814 with a poverty rate of 17.43%. The median age in Melrose is 36.1 years: 31.8 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melrose was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 579 | 90.89% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 8.16% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.47% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.16% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 243 | 2.62 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Married | 115 | 3.21 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Non Family | 101 | 1.29 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Female | 20 | 5.45 | 85 | 15 |
| Male | 7 | 4.14 | 100 | 0 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 2.31% |
| Associates Degree | 95 | 21.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 13.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 5.32% |
| High School Graduate | 181 | 41.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.46% |
| Some College | 63 | 14.58% |
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 | 400 | 388 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $70,313 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,167 | $0 | $79,583 |
| High School Graduate | $33,958 | $48,594 | $25,139 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,333 | $48,833 | $27,222 |
| Some College | $21,250 | $43,750 | $0 |
$38,333
Average Earnings
$48,833
Average Male
$27,222
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.66% of Melrose residents speak only English, while 0.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 564 | 69 | 12.23% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 36 | 94.74% |
| Multiple | 52 | 26 | 50% |
| Native | 3 | 3 | 100% |
17.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.92%
Male Poverty Rate
20.73%
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 12.23% 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 13.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.67% |
| High School | 23.76% |
| Some College | 5.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 1.74% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,500 | $87,999 |
| Households | $50,208 | $65,814 |
| Married Families | $86,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,188 | $28,423 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 6.15% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 6.67% |
| Islander | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
85.09%
Born in Melrose
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Melrose residents were born in the United States, with 85.09% having been born in Wisconsin. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 504 | -5 | -0.98% |
| 2028 | 509 | -4 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 513 | -4 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 517 | -5 | -0.96% |
| 2025 | 522 | -4 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 526 | -5 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 531 | -8 | -1.48% |
| 2022 | 539 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 540 | -4 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 544 | 64 | 13.33% |
| 2019 | 480 | 4 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 476 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 478 | -3 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 481 | -3 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 484 | -5 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 489 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 489 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 491 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 493 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 495 | 0 | 0% |