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Melrose

Oregon · 834 residents · 4.349 sq mi
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Melrose is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,625. Population has grown 29% since 2019. Median home value is $344,700. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
834
+29%since 2019
from 649 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
+29%since 2019
from 149 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
−4%since 2019
from 53.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4976758531K1K201020202024Melrose
2024964
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,625
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $69,211 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,564
+54%since 2019
from $39,940 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 41.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $321,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 83.2% in 2019
7.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
−8%since 2019
from 4.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(563)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian2.6%(17)
Other9.1%(59)
Diversity Score29.8%(193)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(729)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(39)
Asian1.4%(12)
Other7.7%(64)
Diversity Score31.5%(262)
Diversity Score
31
+6%since 2019
from 30 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 22.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 96.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 15.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2019
from 85.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 59.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 33.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 42.8% in 2019
Female
49.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 57.2% in 2019
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melrose, Oregon?

Melrose, Oregon has about 834 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melrose, Oregon?

The typical household in Melrose, Oregon earns about $80,625 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 $344,700.

How educated are people in Melrose, Oregon?

About 21.8% 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 0.0% of people in Melrose, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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