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Melrose

Iowa · 110 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 $49,048. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,500. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
110
−15%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
−21%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
741101451802161990201020202024Melrose
2024115
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,048
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,186
+37%since 2000
from $15,507 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food41%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.9%(10)
Diversity Score23.3%(26)
Diversity Score
23
+1102%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 24.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.7%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melrose, Iowa?

Melrose, Iowa has about 110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melrose, Iowa?

The typical household in Melrose, Iowa earns about $49,048 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 $62,500.

How educated are people in Melrose, Iowa?

About 5.9% 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 20.7% of people in Melrose, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melrose, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Melrose, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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