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Melrose Park

Illinois · 24,796 residents · 4.353 sq mi
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Melrose Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,596. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $200,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,796
+7%since 2000
from 23,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.1
+15%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.2%(1,533)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(1,740)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148%(1,972)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.2%(1,785)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(1,758)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.5%(3,587)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.2%(3,527)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.8%(3,185)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.9%(2,706)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747%(1,739)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.5%(870)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(394)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,596
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,689 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,881
+35%since 2000
from $16,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
52.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−43%since 2009
from 6.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Melrose Park on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(9,380)
Black2.7%(634)
Hispanic / Latino53.9%(12,485)
Asian2%(455)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(4,292)
Black5.8%(1,442)
Hispanic / Latino74.7%(18,519)
Asian1.2%(308)
Other0.3%(71)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican62.9%(15,977)
Puerto Rican6.7%(1,700)
Central American4.6%(1,168)
Guatemalan3.8%(964)
Ecuadorian0.8%(201)
Cuban0.6%(161)
Nicaraguan0.4%(92)
Salvadoran0.3%(87)
Colombian0.2%(57)
Spaniard0.1%(37)
Peruvian0.1%(33)
+ 5 more hispanic origin groups with data
Honduran0.1%(25)
Uruguayan0.1%(21)
Chilean0%(9)
Asian origin
Filipino0.7%(173)
Vietnamese0.1%(13)
Ancestry
Italian6.4%(1,631)
German4.1%(1,050)
Irish2.9%(748)
American1.6%(407)
Polish1.2%(308)
English0.9%(223)
Swedish0.6%(140)
Norwegian0.4%(114)
West Indian0.3%(85)
Jamaican0.3%(85)
Austrian0.3%(68)
Lithuanian0.2%(57)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.2%(43)
Czech0.2%(42)
British0.2%(41)
Russian0.1%(36)
Portuguese0.1%(35)
French0.1%(29)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(23)
Hungarian0.1%(22)
Croatian0.1%(18)
Nigerian0.1%(16)
Scottish0.1%(15)
Welsh0.1%(15)
Brazilian0.1%(14)
Serbian0.1%(14)
Iranian0%(10)
Slovak0%(10)
Dutch0%(8)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Italian population · Largest Central American population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
34.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married47.9%(5,141)
Married41.7%(4,471)
Widowed2.4%(261)
Divorced8%(855)
Women 15+
Never married41.2%(3,835)
Married43.9%(4,085)
Widowed7.3%(679)
Divorced7.6%(711)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melrose Park, Illinois?

Melrose Park, Illinois has about 24,796 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melrose Park, Illinois?

The typical household in Melrose Park, Illinois earns about $53,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melrose Park, Illinois expensive?

In Melrose Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $200,700, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in Melrose Park, Illinois?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Melrose Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melrose Park, Illinois?

About 15.8% of people in Melrose Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melrose Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Melrose Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,937 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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