State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,160.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.38%
Growth Since 2010
2.39%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Melrose, Minnesota Population 2021
3,684
Melrose is a city located in Stearns County Minnesota. With a 2020 population of 3,684, it is the 187th largest city in Minnesota and the 5635th largest city in the United States . Melrose is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 2.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,598 in 2010. Melrose reached it's highest population of 3,684 in 2021. Spanning over 3 miles, Melrose has a population density of 1,161 people per square mile.
The average household income in Melrose is $67,700 with a poverty rate of 3.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $873 per month, and the median house value is $131,000. The median age in Melrose is 39.6 years, 38.5 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
Melrose Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melrose was:
- White: 94.27%
- Other race: 3.04%
- Two or more races: 1.97%
- Black or African American: 0.71%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Melrose, Minnesota is 3,684 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,642.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,598.
Melrose, Minnesota Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,438 | 94.27% |
| Some Other Race | 111 | 3.04% |
| Two or More Races | 72 | 1.97% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.71% |
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Melrose Population by Race
Melrose Population Pyramid $2021
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Melrose Population by Age
Melrose Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,398 | 2.55 | 74.5 |
| Married | 755 | 3.39 | 90.5 |
| Non Family | 527 | 1.19 | 56 |
| Female | 80 | 2.71 | 41.3 |
| Male | 36 | 4.39 | 83.3 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
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Melrose Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 270 | 11.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 8.44% |
| High School Graduate | 841 | 34.30% |
| Some College | 538 | 21.94% |
| Associates Degree | 280 | 11.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 212 | 8.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 104 | 4.24% |
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Melrose Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Melrose Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,145 | 1,874 | 299 |
| Hispanic | 289 | 83 | |
| Other Race | 48 | 48 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | |
| Black | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 35.42%.
Melrose Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,463
Average Earnings
$44,611
Average Male
$32,875
Average Female
Melrose Earnings by Educational Attainment
Melrose Language by Age
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Melrose Language
81.06% of Melrose residents speak only English, while 18.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.48% of the population.
Melrose Language
3.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.79%
Male Poverty Rate
5.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Melrose
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melrose is White, with 4.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melrose is Black, with 4.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.36%.
Melrose Poverty
Melrose Poverty Rate by Education
Melrose Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Melrose Married by Age and Sex
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Melrose Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Melrose Marital Status by Race
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Melrose Marital Status
Melrose Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 10.65% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 3.58% |
Melrose Veterans by Race
Melrose Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
Melrose Veterans by Education
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67.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
Melrose Employment by Age
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Melrose Employment by Race
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Melrose Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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91.88%
Native Born
8.12%
Foreign Born
6.28%
Non Citizen
1.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.88% of Melrose residents were born in the United States, with 86.48% having been born in Minnesota. 6.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Melrose Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,684 | 14 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 3,670 | 14 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | 3,656 | 14 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 3,642 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 3,637 | -17 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 3,654 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 3,658 | 31 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 3,627 | 14 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 3,613 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 3,607 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 3,605 | 13 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 3,592 | 501 | 1.51% |
| 2000 | 3,091 | 530 | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 2,561 | 32 | 0.02% |
| 1920 | 2,529 | -62 | -0.24% |
| 1910 | 2,591 | 0.00% |