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CITY · 2010 ACS

Melrose

Oregon · 735 residents · 4.349 sq mi
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Melrose has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $178,600. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
735
+7%vs 2011
vs 684 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
169 / sq mi
+7%vs 2011
vs 157 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 49.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,472
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $49,946 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,070
−13%vs 2011
vs $33,231 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.467 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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
$178,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $183,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−41.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
−9%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(675)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(684)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(29)
Asian1.1%(8)
Other2.6%(19)
Diversity Score18.3%(135)
Diversity Score
18
+465%vs 2011
vs 3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
32.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−35%vs 2011
vs 25.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.3%
−13.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.7%
+10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.8%
+14.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.8%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.3% in 2011
Female
39.6%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.7% in 2011
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.8%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melrose, Oregon?

Melrose, Oregon has about 735 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melrose, Oregon?

The typical household in Melrose, Oregon earns about $53,472 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 $178,600.

How educated are people in Melrose, Oregon?

About 34.2% 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 3.2% of people in Melrose, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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