Population 5,452 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Melrose
Household size in Melrose
| Period | Melrose | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Melrose run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Minnesota. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.75, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Melrose
| Period | Melrose | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in Melrose is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 36.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Melrose
| Period | Melrose | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in Melrose, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Melrose
Renters in Melrose
| Period | Melrose | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Melrose is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Melrose
| Period | Melrose | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Melrose: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.6 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Melrose
| Period | Melrose | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Melrose is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Melrose
| Period | Melrose | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $653 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $777 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $813 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $881 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$227 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in Melrose runs $881 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $227 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Melrose
Bachelor's degrees in Melrose
| Period | Melrose | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Melrose: 16.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.0 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Melrose
| Period | Melrose | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.8% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.7% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.0% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.8% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Melrose never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Melrose
| Period | Melrose | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Melrose has been low: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Melrose compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose | 2.55 | 39.7 | 6.3% | 20.7% | 7.0% | 1970 | $881 | 16.7% | 85.8% | 1.2% |
| Meire Grove | 2.51 | 38.3 | 6.6% | 19.9% | 1.0% | 1977 | $1,332 | 20.3% | 96.3% | 1.9% |
| New Munich | 2.73 | 34.0 | 5.3% | 11.8% | 7.8% | 1974 | $960 | 20.4% | 95.3% | 2.0% |
| Greenwald | 2.53 | 38.2 | 6.1% | 17.2% | 2.6% | 1976 | $1,240 | 18.8% | 94.2% | 1.8% |
| St. Rosa | 2.95 | 38.2 | 2.7% | 8.1% | 22.3% | 1982 | $903 | 27.7% | 95.4% | 1.2% |
| Ward Springs | 2.52 | 50.3 | 4.1% | 13.4% | 24.0% | 1983 | $1,254 | 18.8% | 93.4% | 2.9% |
| Freeport | 2.87 | 35.6 | 5.6% | 8.8% | 7.8% | 1981 | $1,085 | 21.1% | 95.0% | 3.1% |
| Sauk Centre | 2.37 | 45.8 | 9.4% | 34.2% | 9.9% | 1975 | $902 | 18.9% | 91.9% | 4.5% |
| Grey Eagle | 2.26 | 53.7 | 5.6% | 10.7% | 39.4% | 1980 | $873 | 21.2% | 95.4% | 3.1% |
| Elrosa | 2.62 | 37.8 | 4.7% | 10.0% | 6.5% | 1975 | $1,008 | 15.3% | 89.2% | 1.3% |
| Spring Hill | 2.53 | 38.3 | 5.2% | 9.6% | 7.1% | 1975 | $1,016 | 15.3% | 89.5% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Melrose. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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