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Melrose

New Mexico · 651 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 $27,083. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,800. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
651
−12%since 2000
from 736 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
385 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+11%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4105216337458561990201020202024Melrose
2024447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,083
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,196
+39%since 2000
from $13,053 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical19.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$383
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+70%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(507)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(122)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.7%(11)
Diversity Score42.4%(276)
Diversity Score
42
+51%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.1%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melrose, New Mexico?

Melrose, New Mexico has about 651 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Melrose, New Mexico earns about $27,083 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 $71,800, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Melrose, New Mexico?

About 10.8% 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 23.9% of people in Melrose, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melrose, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Melrose, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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