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Melrose (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Melrose, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)1.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)364.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.48% (-3)
Growth Since 20206.57% (38)
Rank in State190th
Rank in Country17890th

The population of Melrose, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 616. This is a decrease of -0.48% (-3 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Melrose by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Melrose by Age

Melrose Population Pyramid 2022
Melrose Median Age
53.2
Total
53
Male
53.3
Female
Melrose Sex Ratio
46.89%
271
Male
53.11%
307
Female
Melrose Age Dependency Ratio
38.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
35.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Melrose Adults
460
Adults
(127 of whom are seniors) in Melrose.

Population of Melrose by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Melrose

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 13.67%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 15.87%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 11.73%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Melrose

While the overall poverty rate of Melrose is 13.67%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (11.73%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (15.87%).

Poverty Rate of Melrose by Employment Status and Sex

13.25%
Female Employed
57.14%
Female Unemployed
1.87%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Melrose by Education

41.28%
Less Than 9th Grade
1.61%
High School
4.42%
Some College
18.18%
Bachelors or Greater