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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Melrose

New Mexico · 669 residents · 1.69 sq mi
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Melrose has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,341. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,600. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 36% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

669
−9%vs 2000
vs 736 in 2000
1990 – 2025
396 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
47.4
+13%vs 2000
vs 41.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4105216337458561990201020202024Melrose
2024447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,341
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,607 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,721
−33%vs 2000
vs $13,053 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.1%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$283
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $367 in 2000
US average: $450
78.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
22.0% rent
1.9
+20%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(627)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(85)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.2%(207)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(630)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(48)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other5.1%(34)
Diversity Score27.6%(185)
28
−2%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.5%
−21.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Melrose, New Mexico?

Melrose, New Mexico has about 669 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Melrose, New Mexico?

The typical household in Melrose, New Mexico earns about $15,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melrose, New Mexico expensive?

In Melrose, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $28,600, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Melrose, New Mexico?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Melrose, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melrose, New Mexico?

About 14.1% of people in Melrose, New Mexico 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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