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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Melrose Park

New York · 2,359 residents · 3.732 sq mi
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Melrose Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,600. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $86,300. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,359
+13%since 1990
from 2,079 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
40.8
−1%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Melrose Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.9%(139)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.2%(170)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.8%(183)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.9%(162)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.3%(79)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.9%(209)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.6%(416)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.6%(368)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.3%(242)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749%(212)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846%(142)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.6%(37)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,735 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,724
+7%since 1990
from $21,286 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $504 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 91.2% in 1990
7.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,079)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,326)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.7%(16)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Nicaraguan1.7%(34)
Asian origin
Vietnamese2.3%(46)
Ancestry
Irish42.6%(834)
Italian34.6%(679)
English16.6%(326)
German10.1%(198)
Polish8.7%(171)
French5.7%(111)
Canadian3.9%(76)
Ukrainian3.7%(72)
American2.5%(49)
Dutch2.4%(48)
Swedish1.4%(28)
Greek1.3%(26)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.9%(18)
Scottish0.9%(18)
Hungarian0.5%(10)
Welsh0.4%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.4%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−15%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.5%(210)
Married70.3%(629)
Widowed1.1%(10)
Divorced5.1%(46)
Women 15+
Never married18.6%(183)
Married61.3%(602)
Widowed11.2%(110)
Divorced8.9%(87)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melrose Park, New York?

Melrose Park, New York has about 2,359 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Melrose Park, New York?

The typical household in Melrose Park, New York earns about $51,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melrose Park, New York expensive?

In Melrose Park, New York, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Melrose Park, New York?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Melrose Park, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melrose Park, New York?

About 3.4% of people in Melrose Park, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melrose Park, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Melrose Park, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 280 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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