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Melrose

Ohio · 233 residents · 0.856 sq mi
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Melrose has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,313. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,200. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
233
−28%since 2000
from 322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+20%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
971872773674571990201020202024Melrose
2024404
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,313
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,344
+29%since 2000
from $13,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade43.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,200
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−32%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(215)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score11%(26)
Diversity Score
11
+108%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−7%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.9%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melrose, Ohio?

Melrose, Ohio has about 233 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melrose, Ohio?

The typical household in Melrose, Ohio earns about $55,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melrose, Ohio expensive?

In Melrose, Ohio, the median home is worth about $58,200, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Melrose, Ohio?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Melrose, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melrose, Ohio?

About 19.3% of people in Melrose, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melrose, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Melrose, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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