Melrose Park, IL

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Melrose Park Overview

25,177
TOTAL POPULATION
12,911
MALE POPULATION
12,266
FEMALE POPULATION
105.26
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,791
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,418
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,400
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,797
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
13,057
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Melrose Park Zip Codes

Melrose Park Area Codes

Race in Melrose Park

The most populous races in Melrose Park are Hispanic or Latino (19,882 | 79.0%), White / Caucasian (9,882 | 39.3%), and Some other Race (8,524 | 33.9%).
Race in Melrose Park
Race# Population% Population
Asian950.4%
Black / African American9984.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino19,88279.0%
Native / Alaskan1740.7%
White / Caucasian9,88239.3%
Two or more Races5,50421.9%
Some other Race8,52433.9%
Total25,177100.0%

Ancestry in Melrose Park

The most populous ancestries reported in Melrose Park are Mexican (15,728 | 62.5%), Puerto Rican (2,340 | 9.3%), Italian (1,723 | 6.8%), German (882 | 3.5%), and Central American (751 | 3.0%), together accounting for 85.1% of all Melrose Park residents.
Ancestry in Melrose Park
Ancestry# Population% Population
African190.1%
Albanian640.3%
American3551.4%
Arab210.1%
Argentinean30.0%
Austrian830.3%
Bhutanese70.0%
Bolivian90.0%
Brazilian90.0%
British130.1%
Central American7513.0%
Central American Indian280.1%
Choctaw60.0%
Colombian1650.7%
Croatian190.1%
Cuban4441.8%
Czech250.1%
Dutch130.1%
Ecuadorian2120.8%
English1980.8%
European350.1%
French510.2%
French Canadian210.1%
German8823.5%
Greek680.3%
Guatemalan6722.7%
Honduran570.2%
Hungarian240.1%
Indian (Asian)60.0%
Iranian120.1%
Irish5862.3%
Italian1,7236.8%
Jamaican1020.4%
Jordanian210.1%
Korean970.4%
Lithuanian850.3%
Luxembourger60.0%
Mexican15,72862.5%
Mexican American Indian760.3%
Norwegian1000.4%
Peruvian1030.4%
Polish3961.6%
Portuguese390.2%
Puerto Rican2,3409.3%
Russian260.1%
Salvadoran220.1%
Scotch-Irish160.1%
Slavic210.1%
South American4921.9%
Sri Lankan160.1%
Subsaharan African190.1%
Swedish1250.5%
Thai50.0%
Ukrainian250.1%
Welsh170.1%
Yugoslavian190.1%
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Immigrants in Melrose Park

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Melrose Park came from Latin America (8,072 | 32.1%), Central America (7,375 | 29.3%), Mexico (6,870 | 27.3%), Europe (568 | 2.3%), and Guatemala (484 | 1.9%), together accounting for 92.8% of all Melrose Park residents.
Immigrants in Melrose Park
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Albania1020.4%
Argentina30.0%
Asia890.4%
Bolivia90.0%
Brazil90.0%
Caribbean2691.1%
Central America7,37529.3%
China140.1%
Colombia1600.6%
Cuba2691.1%
Eastern Asia210.1%
Eastern Europe2481.0%
Ecuador1440.6%
Europe5682.3%
Germany100.0%
Guatemala4841.9%
Honduras210.1%
India50.0%
Iran110.0%
Italy2611.0%
Japan70.0%
Jordan140.1%
Latin America8,07232.1%
Mexico6,87027.3%
Northern Europe180.1%
Peru1030.4%
Philippines290.1%
Poland910.4%
Portugal310.1%
Russia550.2%
South America4281.7%
South Central Asia160.1%
South Eastern Asia380.2%
Southern Europe2921.2%
Vietnam90.0%
Western Asia140.1%
Western Europe100.0%
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Sex and Age in Melrose Park

Sex and Age in Melrose Park

The most populous age groups in Melrose Park are 20 to 24 Years (1,237 | 9.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (997 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Melrose Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years716 (5.6%)914 (7.4%)
5 to 9 Years723 (5.6%)735 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years1,089 (8.4%)964 (7.9%)
15 to 19 Years871 (6.8%)994 (8.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,237 (9.6%)997 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years864 (6.7%)982 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years897 (7.0%)805 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years1,061 (8.2%)852 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years945 (7.3%)504 (4.1%)
45 to 49 Years987 (7.6%)975 (8.0%)
50 to 54 Years723 (5.6%)645 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years769 (6.0%)769 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years692 (5.4%)732 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years566 (4.4%)317 (2.6%)
70 to 74 Years377 (2.9%)304 (2.5%)
75 to 79 Years125 (1.0%)246 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years102 (0.8%)232 (1.9%)
85 Years and over167 (1.3%)299 (2.4%)
Total12,911 (100.0%)12,266 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Melrose Park

Median Family Size in Melrose Park

The median family size in Melrose Park is 3.74 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,592 | 63.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.9 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,034 | 18.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.29 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Melrose Park
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,592 (63.3%)3.90
Single Male/Father1,034 (18.2%)3.29
Single Female/Mother1,052 (18.5%)3.66
Total Families5,678 (100.0%)3.74

Median Household Size in Melrose Park

The median household size in Melrose Park is 3.09 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,052 | 13.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.12 persons per household. non-family households (2,426 | 29.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Melrose Park
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,592 (44.3%)3.92
Single Male/Father1,034 (12.8%)3.56
Single Female/Mother1,052 (13.0%)4.12
Non-family2,426 (29.9%)1.22
Total Households8,104 (100.0%)3.09

Household Size by Marriage Status in Melrose Park

Out of a total of 8,104 households in Melrose Park, 5,678 (70.1%) are family households, while 2,426 (29.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 1,519, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,005.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Melrose Park
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,005 (24.7%)
2-Person Households1,318 (16.3%)358 (4.4%)
3-Person Households1,407 (17.4%)63 (0.8%)
4-Person Households1,519 (18.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households824 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households275 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households335 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,678 (70.1%)2,426 (29.9%)

Female Fertility in Melrose Park

Fertility by Age in Melrose Park

Average fertility rate in Melrose Park is 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Melrose Park
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years13 (7.7%)13.0
20 to 34 years124 (73.8%)45.0
35 to 50 years31 (18.4%)12.0
Total168 (100.0%)27.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Melrose Park

66.1% of women with births (168) in Melrose Park are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 19.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Melrose Park
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years100 (80.6%)24 (19.4%)
35 to 50 years11 (35.5%)20 (64.5%)
Total111 (66.1%)57 (33.9%)

Fertility by Education in Melrose Park

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Melrose Park
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School16 (9.5%)9.0
High School Diploma44 (26.2%)27.0
College or Associate's Degree104 (61.9%)56.0
Bachelor's Degree4 (2.4%)6.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total168 (100.0%)27.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Melrose Park

33.9% of women with births in Melrose Park are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Melrose Park
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
High School Diploma44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree63 (60.6%)41 (39.4%)
Bachelor's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total111 (66.1%)57 (33.9%)

Income in Melrose Park

Income Overview in Melrose Park

Per Capita Income in Melrose Park is $27,791, while median incomes of families and households are $72,418 and $64,400 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income25,177$27,791
Median Family Income5,678$72,418
Mean Family Income5,678$92,053
Median Household Income8,104$64,400
Mean Household Income8,104$85,004
Income Deficit5,678$9,797
Wage / Income Gap (%)25,17717.84%
Wage / Income Gap ($)25,17782.16¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index25,1770.39

Earnings by Sex in Melrose Park

Average Earnings in Melrose Park are $37,798, $41,357 for men and $33,978 for women, a difference of 17.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Melrose Park
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male7,754 (58.4%)$41,357
Female5,525 (41.6%)$33,978
Total13,279 (100.0%)$37,798

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Melrose Park

The most common earnings brackets in Melrose Park are $100,000+ for men (795 | 10.2%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (678 | 12.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Melrose Park
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less214 (2.8%)129 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999118 (1.5%)128 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499212 (2.7%)205 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999145 (1.9%)29 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499126 (1.6%)229 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999105 (1.3%)190 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499111 (1.4%)142 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999103 (1.3%)67 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499179 (2.3%)162 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999306 (4.0%)462 (8.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999697 (9.0%)508 (9.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999640 (8.3%)677 (12.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999762 (9.8%)678 (12.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999548 (7.1%)312 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999529 (6.8%)210 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999582 (7.5%)309 (5.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999660 (8.5%)488 (8.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999381 (4.9%)211 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999541 (7.0%)220 (4.0%)
$100,000+795 (10.2%)169 (3.1%)
Total7,754 (100.0%)5,525 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Melrose Park

Average earnings in Melrose Park are $45,612 for men and $36,490 for women, a difference of 20.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $78,542, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,833. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,577, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $30,811.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Melrose Park
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,833$30,811
High School Diploma$47,319$33,155
College or Associate's Degree$47,263$38,093
Bachelor's Degree$44,630$56,023
Graduate Degree$78,542$70,577
Total$45,612$36,490

Family Income in Melrose Park

Family Income Brackets in Melrose Park

According to the Melrose Park family income data, there are 1,124 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 91 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Melrose Park
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001312.3%
$10,000 to $14,999911.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992334.1%
$25,000 to $34,9994207.4%
$35,000 to $49,99992016.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991,10719.5%
$75,000 to $99,99979514.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,12419.8%
$150,000 to $199,9993125.5%
$200,000+5399.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Melrose Park

6-person families (247 | 4.3%) account for the highest median family income in Melrose Park with $137,723 per family, while 2-person families (1,509 | 26.6%) have the highest median income of $30,123 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Melrose Park
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,509 (26.6%)$60,246
3-Person Families1,584 (27.9%)$64,643
4-Person Families1,266 (22.3%)$84,944
5-Person Families792 (14.0%)$89,815
6-Person Families247 (4.3%)$137,723
7+ Person Families280 (4.9%)$0
Total5,678 (100.0%)$72,418

Family Income by Number of Earners in Melrose Park

The median family income in Melrose Park is $72,418, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,248) having the highest median family income of $139,788, while families with no earners (420) have the lowest median family income of $29,375, accounting for 22.0% and 7.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Melrose Park
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners420 (7.4%)$29,375
1 Earner2,055 (36.2%)$44,410
2 Earners1,955 (34.4%)$83,691
3+ Earners1,248 (22.0%)$139,788
Total5,678 (100.0%)$72,418

Household Income in Melrose Park

Household Income Brackets in Melrose Park

With 1,783 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Melrose Park, accounting for 22.0% of all households. In contrast, only 170 households (2.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Melrose Park
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002112.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991702.1%
$15,000 to $24,9993974.9%
$25,000 to $34,9996327.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991,38617.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,78322.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,11813.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,33716.5%
$150,000 to $199,9994705.8%
$200,000+6007.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Melrose Park

The median household income in Melrose Park is $64,400, with the highest median household income of $83,558 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,159 households (39.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,295, with 343 households (4.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Melrose Park
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years343 (4.2%)$48,295
25 to 44 Years2,914 (36.0%)$69,455
45 to 64 Years3,159 (39.0%)$83,558
65+ Years1,688 (20.8%)$49,067
Total8,104 (100.0%)$64,400

Poverty in Melrose Park

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Melrose Park

With 9.0% poverty level for males and 12.5% for females among the residents of Melrose Park, 6 to 11 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 204 males (21.6%) and 322 females (31.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Melrose Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years92 (12.9%)119 (13.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)26 (20.6%)
6 to 11 Years204 (21.6%)322 (31.6%)
12 to 14 Years111 (17.2%)18 (3.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)49 (19.1%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (3.9%)
18 to 24 Years116 (7.6%)96 (7.2%)
25 to 34 Years253 (14.4%)251 (14.1%)
35 to 44 Years97 (4.8%)213 (15.7%)
45 to 54 Years109 (6.4%)183 (11.3%)
55 to 64 Years103 (7.0%)60 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years41 (4.4%)33 (5.3%)
75 Years and over36 (9.1%)137 (17.7%)
Total1,162 (9.0%)1,522 (12.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Melrose Park

According to the poverty statistics in Melrose Park, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 96.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Melrose Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years624 (87.2%)743 (86.2%)
5 Years223 (100.0%)100 (79.4%)
6 to 11 Years739 (78.4%)696 (68.4%)
12 to 14 Years535 (82.8%)522 (96.7%)
15 Years175 (100.0%)207 (80.9%)
16 and 17 Years400 (100.0%)371 (96.1%)
18 to 24 Years1,416 (92.4%)1,240 (92.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,508 (85.6%)1,536 (86.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,909 (95.2%)1,143 (84.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,601 (93.6%)1,437 (88.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,357 (92.9%)1,441 (96.0%)
65 to 74 Years887 (95.6%)588 (94.7%)
75 Years and over358 (90.9%)638 (82.3%)
Total11,732 (91.0%)10,662 (87.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Melrose Park

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Melrose Park show that 5.6% or 201 of the total 3,592 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.8%, which includes 46 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Melrose Park
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,608 (97.2%)46 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children1,494 (92.4%)122 (7.5%)
3 or 4 Children289 (92.3%)24 (7.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total3,391 (94.4%)201 (5.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Melrose Park

According to the poverty data in Melrose Park, 3.4% or 35 single-father households and 22.6% or 238 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (5.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Melrose Park
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children6 (1.3%)29 (11.9%)
1 or 2 Children29 (5.1%)172 (25.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)18 (15.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total35 (3.4%)238 (22.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Melrose Park

The poverty data for Melrose Park shows that 201 of the married-couple family households (5.6%) and 273 of the single-parent households (13.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Melrose Park
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children46 (2.8%)35 (5.1%)
1 or 2 Children122 (7.5%)201 (16.1%)
3 or 4 Children24 (7.7%)18 (13.7%)
5 or more Children9 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total201 (5.6%)273 (13.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Melrose Park

Employment by Class of Employer in Melrose Park

Among the 12,205 employed individuals in Melrose Park, private company employees (9,866 | 80.8%), local government employees (870 | 7.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (584 | 4.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Melrose Park
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9,86680.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2742.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2462.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations5844.8%
Local Government Employees8707.1%
State Government Employees1381.1%
Federal Government Employees1981.6%
Unpaid Family Workers290.2%
Total12,205100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Melrose Park

According to the labor force statistics for Melrose Park, out of the total population over 16 years of age (19,605), 66.6% or 13,057 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 653 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.8% or 2,918 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 29.1% or 34 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Melrose Park
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years347 (24.2%)68 (19.6%)
20 to 24 Years1,515 (67.8%)73 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,514 (82.0%)82 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,408 (82.7%)46 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years2,918 (86.8%)93 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,564 (77.0%)167 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,204 (78.3%)40 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years960 (67.4%)42 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years511 (32.7%)15 (2.9%)
75 Years and over117 (10.0%)34 (29.1%)
Total13,057 (66.6%)653 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Melrose Park

According to labor force statistics for Melrose Park, 80.0% of individuals (10,562) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (13,202) are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 465 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.1% or 1,556 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 245 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Melrose Park
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,454 (70.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma3,500 (81.5%)301 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree3,060 (85.0%)234 (6.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,556 (86.1%)31 (1.7%)
Total10,562 (80.0%)581 (4.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Melrose Park

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Melrose Park are Management (572 | 4.6%), Community & Social Service (555 | 4.5%), Business & Financial (405 | 3.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (300 | 2.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (269 | 2.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Melrose Park

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Melrose Park, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (92.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (70.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (95.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.1%), and Health Technologists (83.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Melrose Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Management287 (50.2%)285 (49.8%)
Business & Financial184 (45.4%)221 (54.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science196 (65.3%)104 (34.7%)
Computers & Mathematics78 (70.9%)32 (29.1%)
Architecture & Engineering102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science16 (18.2%)72 (81.8%)
Community & Social Service 176 (31.7%)379 (68.3%)
Education, Arts & Media103 (92.0%)9 (8.0%)
Legal Services & Support12 (33.3%)24 (66.7%)
Education Instruction & Library11 (4.1%)258 (95.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment50 (36.2%)88 (63.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating21 (8.9%)215 (91.1%)
Health Technologists21 (16.9%)103 (83.1%)
Total (Category)864 (41.8%)1,204 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)7,139 (57.6%)5,246 (42.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Melrose Park are Food Preparation & Serving (783 | 6.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (771 | 6.2%), Healthcare Support (444 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (372 | 3.0%), and Law Enforcement (201 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Melrose Park

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Melrose Park, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.6%), Security & Protection (83.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (81.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.2%), Personal Care & Service (80.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Melrose Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support57 (12.8%)387 (87.2%)
Security & Protection312 (83.9%)60 (16.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention140 (81.9%)31 (18.1%)
Law Enforcement172 (85.6%)29 (14.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving333 (42.5%)450 (57.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance512 (66.4%)259 (33.6%)
Personal Care & Service24 (19.8%)97 (80.2%)
Total (Category)1,238 (49.7%)1,253 (50.3%)
Total (Overall)7,139 (57.6%)5,246 (42.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Melrose Park are Office & Administration (1,611 | 13.0%), and Sales & Related (1,031 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Melrose Park

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Melrose Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related465 (45.1%)566 (54.9%)
Office & Administration250 (15.5%)1,361 (84.5%)
Total (Category)715 (27.1%)1,927 (72.9%)
Total (Overall)7,139 (57.6%)5,246 (42.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Melrose Park are Construction & Extraction (1,007 | 8.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (556 | 4.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (37 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Melrose Park

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Melrose Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction987 (98.0%)20 (2.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair556 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,580 (98.8%)20 (1.3%)
Total (Overall)7,139 (57.6%)5,246 (42.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Melrose Park are Production (1,767 | 14.3%), Material Moving (1,148 | 9.3%), and Transportation (669 | 5.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Melrose Park

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Melrose Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,167 (66.0%)600 (34.0%)
Transportation641 (95.8%)28 (4.2%)
Material Moving934 (81.4%)214 (18.6%)
Total (Category)2,742 (76.5%)842 (23.5%)
Total (Overall)7,139 (57.6%)5,246 (42.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Melrose Park

Employment Industries in Melrose Park

The major employment industries in Melrose Park include Manufacturing (2,602 | 21.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,394 | 11.3%), Retail Trade (1,086 | 8.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,064 | 8.6%), and Construction (1,023 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Melrose Park

Employment Industries by Sex in Melrose Park

The Melrose Park industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Construction (98.0%), and Public Administration (82.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (89.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Melrose Park
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,003 (98.0%)20 (2.0%)
Manufacturing1,785 (68.6%)817 (31.4%)
Wholesale Trade284 (61.7%)176 (38.3%)
Retail Trade546 (50.3%)540 (49.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing658 (77.5%)191 (22.5%)
Utilities24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information56 (42.1%)77 (57.9%)
Finance & Insurance22 (10.5%)188 (89.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing170 (68.5%)78 (31.5%)
Professional & Scientific117 (42.7%)157 (57.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support533 (58.2%)383 (41.8%)
Educational Services155 (28.3%)393 (71.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance228 (16.4%)1,166 (83.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation28 (20.7%)107 (79.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services436 (41.0%)628 (59.0%)
Public Administration565 (82.2%)122 (17.8%)
Total7,139 (57.6%)5,246 (42.4%)

Education in Melrose Park

School Enrollment in Melrose Park

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,183 students in Melrose Park are high school (1,726 | 27.9%), middle school (1,544 | 25.0%), and elementary school (1,071 | 17.3%).
School Enrollment in Melrose Park
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3325.4%
Kindergarten4767.7%
Elementary School1,07117.3%
Middle School1,54425.0%
High School1,72627.9%
College / Undergraduate90414.6%
Graduate / Professional1302.1%
Total6,183100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Melrose Park

Out of a total of 6,183 students who are enrolled in schools in Melrose Park, 779 (12.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,404 (87.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 68 (49.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,129 (96.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Melrose Park
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds239 (91.2%)23 (8.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,152 (83.9%)221 (16.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,717 (85.5%)291 (14.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,129 (96.4%)42 (3.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds464 (92.4%)38 (7.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds402 (88.0%)55 (12.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds230 (84.6%)42 (15.4%)
35 Years and over70 (50.7%)68 (49.3%)
Total5,404 (87.4%)779 (12.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Melrose Park

Business (633 | 26.9%), education (364 | 15.5%), arts & humanities (313 | 13.3%), science & technology (204 | 8.7%), and engineering (157 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 2,355 individuals in Melrose Park who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Melrose Park
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics331.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1456.2%
Physical & Health Sciences30.1%
Psychology592.5%
Social Sciences703.0%
Engineering1576.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2048.7%
Business63326.9%
Education36415.5%
Literature & Languages1345.7%
Liberal Arts & History672.9%
Visual & Performing Arts743.1%
Communications994.2%
Arts & Humanities31313.3%
Total2,355100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Melrose Park

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Melrose Park

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Melrose Park are males with 2 vehicles (2,378, accounting for 33.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,565, making up 46.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Melrose Park
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle168 (2.4%)100 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle1,733 (24.4%)1,334 (26.2%)
2 Vehicles2,378 (33.5%)1,565 (30.7%)
3 Vehicles1,694 (23.8%)1,087 (21.3%)
4 Vehicles893 (12.6%)890 (17.4%)
5 or more Vehicles239 (3.4%)123 (2.4%)
Total7,105 (100.0%)5,099 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Melrose Park

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Melrose Park are 30 to 34 minutes (2,055 commuters, 17.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (1,750 commuters, 14.9%), and 5 to 9 minutes (1,259 commuters, 10.7%).
Commute Time in Melrose Park
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3222.8%
5 to 9 Minutes1,25910.7%
10 to 14 Minutes1,1359.7%
15 to 19 Minutes1,18710.1%
20 to 24 Minutes1,75014.9%
25 to 29 Minutes8387.1%
30 to 34 Minutes2,05517.5%
35 to 39 Minutes5935.1%
40 to 44 Minutes5474.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1,0859.3%
60 to 89 Minutes7516.4%
90 or more Minutes2001.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Melrose Park

The most common commute times in Melrose Park are 20 to 24 minutes (1,160 commuters, 16.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (963 commuters, 19.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Melrose Park
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes148 (2.2%)174 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes527 (7.7%)732 (15.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes902 (13.2%)233 (4.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes718 (10.5%)469 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,160 (16.9%)590 (12.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes481 (7.0%)357 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,092 (15.9%)963 (19.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes394 (5.8%)199 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes468 (6.8%)79 (1.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes462 (6.7%)623 (12.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes361 (5.3%)390 (8.0%)
90 or more Minutes138 (2.0%)62 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Melrose Park

The most frequent times of departure to work in Melrose Park are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,172, 17.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (824, 16.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Melrose Park
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM769 (11.2%)325 (6.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM845 (12.3%)186 (3.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM319 (4.7%)60 (1.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,172 (17.1%)379 (7.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM451 (6.6%)325 (6.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM662 (9.7%)824 (16.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM287 (4.2%)549 (11.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM569 (8.3%)414 (8.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM319 (4.7%)337 (6.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM277 (4.0%)274 (5.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM161 (2.4%)144 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM204 (3.0%)125 (2.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM529 (7.7%)665 (13.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM287 (4.2%)264 (5.4%)
Total6,851 (100.0%)4,871 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Melrose Park

Occupancy by Ownership in Melrose Park

Of the total 8,104 dwellings in Melrose Park, owner-occupied units account for 4,463 (55.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,641 (44.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Melrose Park
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,46355.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,64144.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,104100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Melrose Park

Occupancy by Household Size in Melrose Park
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,00524.7%
2-Person Household1,67620.7%
3-Person Household1,47018.1%
4+ Person Household2,95336.4%
Total Housing Units8,104100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Melrose Park

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Melrose Park
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,049 (52.3%)956 (47.7%)
2-Person Household993 (59.3%)683 (40.7%)
3-Person Household728 (49.5%)742 (50.5%)
4+ Person Household1,693 (57.3%)1,260 (42.7%)
Total Housing Units4,463 (55.1%)3,641 (44.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Melrose Park

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Melrose Park
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,127 (56.6%)863 (43.4%)
High School Diploma1,130 (42.0%)1,559 (58.0%)
College/Associate Degree1,514 (63.7%)863 (36.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher692 (66.0%)356 (34.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Melrose Park

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Melrose Park
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,66120.5%
35 to 44 Years1,59619.7%
45 to 54 Years1,75821.7%
55 to 64 Years1,40117.3%
65 to 74 Years89011.0%
75 to 84 Years4886.0%
85 Years and Over3103.8%
Total8,104100.0%

Housing Finances in Melrose Park

Median Income by Occupancy in Melrose Park

Median Income by Occupancy in Melrose Park
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,463 (55.1%)$82,292
Renter-Occupied3,641 (44.9%)$57,527
Average8,104 (100.0%)$64,400

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Melrose Park

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Melrose Park
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00088 (2.0%)48 (1.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99964 (1.4%)13 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99977 (1.7%)90 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99959 (1.3%)77 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99984 (1.9%)179 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999230 (5.1%)404 (11.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999734 (16.5%)654 (18.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999658 (14.7%)1,124 (30.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999741 (16.6%)376 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999906 (20.3%)430 (11.8%)
$150,000 or more822 (18.4%)246 (6.8%)
Total4,463 (100.0%)3,641 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Melrose Park

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Melrose Park
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30084 (1.9%)30 (0.8%)
$300 to $499171 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799804 (18.0%)196 (5.4%)
$800 to $999621 (13.9%)856 (23.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499708 (15.9%)1,709 (46.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999907 (20.3%)655 (18.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499652 (14.6%)55 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999398 (8.9%)6 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more118 (2.6%)16 (0.4%)
Total4,463 (100.0%)3,641 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Melrose Park

Housing Structures in Melrose Park

Housing Structures in Melrose Park
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,35941.4%
Single Unit, Attached4285.3%
2 Unit Apartments1,36616.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments88711.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5777.1%
10 or more Apartments98112.1%
Mobile Home / Other5066.2%
Total8,104100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Melrose Park

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Melrose Park
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,887 (86.0%)472 (14.1%)
Single Unit, Attached287 (67.1%)141 (32.9%)
2 Unit Apartments524 (38.4%)842 (61.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments144 (16.2%)743 (83.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8 (1.4%)569 (98.6%)
10 or more Apartments157 (16.0%)824 (84.0%)
Mobile Home / Other456 (90.1%)50 (9.9%)
Total4,463 (55.1%)3,641 (44.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Melrose Park

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Melrose Park
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room8 (0.2%)121 (3.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms306 (6.9%)996 (27.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,728 (38.7%)1,846 (50.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,529 (34.3%)541 (14.9%)
8 or more Rooms892 (20.0%)137 (3.8%)
Total4,463 (100.0%)3,641 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Melrose Park

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Melrose Park
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,166 (93.3%)3,081 (84.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas30 (0.7%)52 (1.4%)
Electricity189 (4.2%)487 (13.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene44 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used34 (0.8%)21 (0.6%)
Total4,463 (100.0%)3,641 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Melrose Park

Household Vehicle Usage in Melrose Park
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle224 (5.0%)371 (10.2%)
1 Vehicle1,204 (27.0%)1,837 (50.4%)
2 Vehicles1,589 (35.6%)945 (26.0%)
3 or more Vehicles1,446 (32.4%)488 (13.4%)
Total4,463 (100.0%)3,641 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Melrose Park

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Melrose Park

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,8962,567
Median Property Value$219,800$263,100
Median Household Income$58,840$617
Monthly Housing Costs$801$113
Real Estate Taxes$5,347$116

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Melrose Park

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Melrose Park
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000404 (21.3%)100 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999111 (5.9%)13 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999995 (52.5%)1,514 (59.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999378 (19.9%)940 (36.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more8 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,896 (100.0%)2,567 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Melrose Park

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Melrose Park
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000128 (6.8%)129 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999168 (8.9%)24 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999202 (10.6%)52 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999350 (18.5%)28 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999298 (15.7%)384 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999264 (13.9%)360 (14.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999281 (14.8%)477 (18.6%)
$150,000 or more205 (10.8%)625 (24.3%)
Total1,896 (100.0%)2,567 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Melrose Park

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Melrose Park
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x736 (38.8%)93,150 (3,628.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x291 (15.3%)852 (33.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x130 (6.9%)641 (25.0%)
4.0x or more688 (36.3%)278 (10.8%)
Total1,896 (100.0%)2,567 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Melrose Park

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Melrose Park
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80055 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49918 (0.9%)31 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,376 (72.6%)14 (0.5%)
Total1,896 (100.0%)2,567 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Melrose Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melrose Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melrose Park
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,979 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years4,700 (97.5%)122 (2.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,999 (70.0%)855 (30.0%)
26 to 34 Years2,430 (77.9%)689 (22.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,259 (67.4%)1,090 (32.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,595 (77.9%)735 (22.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,457 (83.0%)504 (17.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,544 (99.7%)5 (0.3%)
75 Years and older1,169 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21,132 (84.1%)4,000 (15.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Melrose Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Melrose Park
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,979 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,700 (97.5%)122 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,999 (70.0%)855 (30.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Melrose Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Melrose Park
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,326 (85.2%)231 (14.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,986 (77.5%)1,160 (22.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,123 (79.2%)1,084 (20.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,392 (89.6%)394 (10.4%)
$100,000 and over8,250 (88.2%)1,101 (11.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melrose Park

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melrose Park
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,226 (62.0%)753 (38.1%)
6 to 18 Years2,387 (49.5%)2,378 (49.3%)
19 to 25 Years413 (14.5%)1,650 (57.8%)
25 to 34 Years709 (22.7%)1,822 (58.4%)
35 to 44 Years254 (7.6%)2,052 (61.3%)
45 to 54 Years722 (21.7%)1,950 (58.6%)
55 to 64 Years544 (18.4%)1,936 (65.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,488 (96.1%)767 (49.5%)
75 Years and over1,154 (98.7%)566 (48.4%)
Total8,897 (35.4%)13,874 (55.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Melrose Park

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Melrose Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (0.5%)3 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years101 (3.1%)132 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years385 (7.5%)491 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years215 (23.2%)46 (7.4%)
75 Years and over195 (49.5%)438 (56.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Melrose Park

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Melrose Park: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years89 (1.7%)107 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years105 (11.3%)6 (1.0%)
75 Years and over97 (24.6%)62 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Melrose Park: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (0.4%)116 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years143 (2.8%)184 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years35 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over27 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Melrose Park: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years87 (2.6%)16 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years11 (0.2%)97 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years42 (4.5%)4 (0.6%)
75 Years and over26 (6.6%)108 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Melrose Park: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)27 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years169 (3.3%)201 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years140 (15.1%)40 (6.4%)
75 Years and over118 (29.9%)363 (46.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Melrose Park: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (0.4%)98 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years58 (6.2%)6 (1.0%)
75 Years and over19 (4.8%)128 (16.5%)

Technology Access in Melrose Park

Computing Device Access in Melrose Park

Computing Device Access in Melrose Park
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,27865.1%
Smartphone7,07587.3%
Tablet3,30240.7%
No Computing Device6708.3%
Total8,104100.0%

Internet Access in Melrose Park

Internet Access in Melrose Park
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home5,16763.8%
Cellular Data Only1,42917.6%
Satellite Internet7098.7%
No Internet1,24315.3%
Total8,104100.0%

Melrose Park Summary

Melrose Park, Illinois is a village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a suburb of Chicago, located approximately 13 miles west of the city. The population was 25,411 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Melrose Park was first settled in the 1830s by German and Dutch immigrants. The village was originally known as “Mannheim” and was incorporated in 1882. The name was changed to Melrose Park in 1887, after the Melrose House, a hotel built by the area’s first postmaster.
In the early 20th century, Melrose Park was a popular destination for Chicagoans looking to escape the city. The village was home to several amusement parks, including the Melrose Park Amusement Park, which opened in 1906 and closed in the 1950s.
In the 1950s, Melrose Park began to experience a period of rapid growth and development. The village was home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Zenith Electronics Corporation, which opened a television and radio manufacturing plant in the village in 1953. The village also became home to several large shopping centers, including the Melrose Park Mall, which opened in 1965.

Geography

Melrose Park is located at 41°53′17″N 87°52′17″W (41.8879, -87.8714). According to the 2010 census, the village has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.7 km2), all land.

Economy

Melrose Park is home to several large manufacturing companies, including Zenith Electronics Corporation, which opened a television and radio manufacturing plant in the village in 1953. The village is also home to several large shopping centers, including the Melrose Park Mall, which opened in 1965.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 25,411 people, 9,845 households, and 6,717 families residing in the village. The population density was 5,164.2 people per square mile (1,989.2/km2). There were 10,541 housing units at an average density of 2,139.2 per square mile (824.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 63.2% White, 5.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 27.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57.2% of the population.
There were 9,845 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $48,945. Males had a median income of $35,945 versus $27,945 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Melrose Park?
Total Population of Melrose Park is 25,177.
What is the Total Male Population of Melrose Park?
Total Male Population of Melrose Park is 12,911.
What is the Total Female Population of Melrose Park?
Total Female Population of Melrose Park is 12,266.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Melrose Park?
There are 105.26 Males per 100 Females in Melrose Park.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Melrose Park?
There are 95.00 Females per 100 Males in Melrose Park.
What is the Median Population Age in Melrose Park?
Median Population Age in Melrose Park is 34.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Melrose Park
Average Family Size in Melrose Park is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Melrose Park
Average Household Size in Melrose Park is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Melrose Park?
Per Capita income in Melrose Park is $27,791.
What is the Median Family Income in Melrose Park?
Median Family Income in Melrose Park is $72,418.
What is the Median Household income in Melrose Park?
Median Household Income in Melrose Park is $64,400.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Melrose Park?
Income or Wage Gap in Melrose Park is 17.8%.
Women in Melrose Park earn 82.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Melrose Park?
Family Income Deficit in Melrose Park is $9,797.
Families that are below poverty line in Melrose Park earn $9,797 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Melrose Park?
Inequality or Gini Index in Melrose Park is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Melrose Park?
There are 13,057 People in the Labor Forcein in Melrose Park.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Melrose Park?
66.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Melrose Park.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Melrose Park?
Unemployment Rate in Melrose Park is 5.0%.