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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Melrose

Minnesota · 3,091 residents · 3.174 sq mi
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Melrose has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,432. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,000. Households here earn about 27% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,091
+21%since 1990
from 2,561 in 1990
1990 – 2025
974 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 807 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+3%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Melrose
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,432
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,405 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,510
+38%since 1990
from $11,269 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
22.2% rent
2.3
+24%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,532)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.7%(17)
Diversity Score4.7%(120)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(2,684)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(381)
Asian0.4%(12)
Diversity Score28.1%(869)
28
+500%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.7%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melrose, Minnesota?

Melrose, Minnesota has about 3,091 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Melrose, Minnesota?

The typical household in Melrose, Minnesota earns about $34,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melrose, Minnesota expensive?

In Melrose, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Melrose, Minnesota?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Melrose, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melrose, Minnesota?

About 7.6% of people in Melrose, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melrose, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Melrose, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 530 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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