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Melrose

Iowa · 140 residents · 1.019 sq mi
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Melrose has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 45% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

140
+8%vs 2000
vs 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
137 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.5
−5%vs 2000
vs 47.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
741101451802161990201020202024Melrose
2024115
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,318
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,883
−43%vs 2000
vs $15,507 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.6%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$150
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $450 in 2000
US average: $450
76.1%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.7% in 2000
23.9% rent
1.0
−11%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(3)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.0%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
−12%vs 2000
vs 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Melrose, Iowa?

Melrose, Iowa has about 140 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Melrose, Iowa?

The typical household in Melrose, Iowa earns about $14,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melrose, Iowa expensive?

In Melrose, Iowa, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $150 a month.

How educated are people in Melrose, Iowa?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Melrose, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melrose, Iowa?

About 23.6% of people in Melrose, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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