Demographics & People — Melrose, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,608 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,800 |
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| Median Age | 38.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,552 |
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| Family Households | 896 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.302 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,029 |
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| Black or African American | 18 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 665 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,435 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 875 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 633 |
| Other groups | 629 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 547 |
| American | 342 |
| English | 207 |
| Norwegian | 157 |
| Polish | 146 |
| Dutch | 99 |
Language
| English Only | 2,740 |
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| Spanish | 588 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,358 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 327 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,795 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Melrose, Minnesota.
