Melrose, NM

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Melrose

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Melrose

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

7.1%

Households with Children

23.0%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.6%
School Age (5-17): 12.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.6%
Working Age (35-54): 13.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 25.1%
Seniors (65+): 17.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 22.3%
High School / GED: 22.9%
Some College or Associate's: 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 7.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 7.8%
Single Parents: 15.2%
Couples & Adults: 31.9%
Living Alone: 45.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 31.5%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 82.3%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.4%
South American: 5.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 58.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 33.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 54.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 9.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 72.9%
Spanish: 26.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.0%
Elementary (1-4): 0.7%
Middle School (5-8): 10.3%
High School (9-12): 2.3%
College / Graduate: 8.6%
Not Enrolled: 78.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources