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Melrose

Wisconsin · 503 residents · 0.801 sq mi
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Melrose has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,531. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503
−5%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
628 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+2%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3544315095866631990201020202024Melrose
2024562
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,531
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,955 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,713
+5%since 2000
from $18,765 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+52%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(520)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(487)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(27)
Diversity Score
5
+186%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melrose, Wisconsin?

Melrose, Wisconsin has about 503 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melrose, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Melrose, Wisconsin earns about $39,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melrose, Wisconsin expensive?

In Melrose, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $103,100, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Melrose, Wisconsin?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Melrose, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melrose, Wisconsin?

About 10.4% of people in Melrose, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melrose, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Melrose, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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