Melrose, OR

Census Place

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US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Poverty Rate

7.48%

43.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Property Value

$483,000

1.35% 1-year decline

About

In N/A, Melrose, OR had a population of N/A people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of N/A. Between N/A and N/A the population of Melrose, OR N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Melrose, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (100%), White (Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Melrose, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Melrose, OR are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Melrose, OR was $483,000, and the homeownership rate was 95.6%.

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Population & Diversity

Melrose, OR is home to a population of N/A people, from which 100% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of Melrose, OR residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were NaNy times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.15k people) in Melrose, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 0 White (Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Melrose, OR residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Melrose, OR was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Melrose, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Melrose, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.15k ± 464
White (Hispanic)
0 ± 13
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
0 ± 13

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Melrose, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Melrose, OR.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
143,534 ± 9,142 people
Vietnam
22,912 ± 3,706 people
China
22,028 ± 3,634 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Melrose, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 143,534 Melrose, OR residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,912 and China with 22,028.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
16 ± 31
Gulf War (2001-)
7 ± 21
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18

Melrose, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Melrose, OR employs N/A people. The largest industries in Melrose, OR are , and the highest paying industries are .

Employment

Occupations

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N/A Value

± N/A

From N/A to N/A, employment in Melrose, OR stayed at a rate of NaNN%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Melrose, OR, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Melrose, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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N/A Value

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From N/A to N/A, employment in Melrose, OR stayed at a rate of NaNN%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Melrose, OR, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Melrose, OR, though some of these residents may live in Melrose, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$79,464

Median earning men ± $16,991

$33,781

Median earning women ± $6,193

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are .

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($30,588).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

2.87%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Melrose, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Melrose, OR was $483,000 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $489,600 to $483,000, a 1.35% decrease. The homeownership rate in Melrose, OR is 95.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

Housing

Property

$483,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$200,477

$415

Median Property Taxes

±$196

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Melrose, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Melrose, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

95.6%

Homeownership

2023

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 95.6% of the housing units in Melrose, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 88.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Melrose, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 700

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Melrose, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

N/A

Median Household Income

± N/A

434

Number of Households

± 207

In N/A, the median household income of the 434 households in Melrose, OR N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Melrose, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Melrose, OR is from Melrose, OR.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Melrose, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Melrose, OR N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Melrose, OR have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Melrose, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Melrose, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

5 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Melrose, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Melrose, OR have 5 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Melrose, OR (86 out of 1.15k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Males < 5.

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The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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In N/A, N/A had the highest N/A in the nation, at N/A. N/A has the second highest (N/A), followed by N/A (N/A).

The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

97.7% of the population of Melrose, OR has health coverage, with 58% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 8% on non-group plans, and 3.04% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 51.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.7% were men and 44.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.35%

Uninsured

58%

Employer Coverage

18.6%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

Non-Group

3.04%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Melrose, OR declined by 18.6% from 2.89% to 2.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Melrose, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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