Demographics & People — Melrose, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 139 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~100 |
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| Median Age | 51.5 |
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| Total Households | 54 |
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| Family Households | 39 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0312 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 124 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 2 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 52 |
| German | 42 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 42 |
| English | 17 |
| Other groups | 17 |
| American | 12 |
| Italian | 9 |
| Scottish | 3 |
| Dutch | 2 |
| Polish | 2 |
Language
| English Only | 138 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 139 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 15 |
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| Population 18+ | 123 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 0.0% |
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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, Iowa.
