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Melrose

Oregon · 964 residents · 4.349 sq mi
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Melrose has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,271. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 186 residents. Median home value is $542,900. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
964
−16%since 2023
from 1,150 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
222 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 264 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+9%since 2023
from 43.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4976758531K1K201020202024Melrose
2024964
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,271
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,536 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,716
−30%since 2023
from $52,324 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
−25%since 2023
from 0.463 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$542,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $483,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+68%since 2023
from 4.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(964)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+39%since 2023
from 14.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
Female
54.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+36.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melrose, Oregon?

Melrose, Oregon has about 964 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melrose, Oregon?

The typical household in Melrose, Oregon earns about $77,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melrose, Oregon expensive?

In Melrose, Oregon, the median home is worth about $542,900.

How educated are people in Melrose, Oregon?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Melrose, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melrose, Oregon?

About 7.1% of people in Melrose, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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