Melrose Park, NY

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Melrose Park Overview

1,997
TOTAL POPULATION
921
MALE POPULATION
1,076
FEMALE POPULATION
85.59
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.83
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$60,630
PER CAPITA INCOME
$131,875
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$123,476
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,145
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Melrose Park

The most populous races in Melrose Park are White / Caucasian (1,944 | 97.4%), Hispanic or Latino (41 | 2.1%), and Some other Race (38 | 1.9%).
Race in Melrose Park
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American40.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino412.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,94497.4%
Two or more Races110.5%
Some other Race381.9%
Total1,997100.0%

Ancestry in Melrose Park

The most populous ancestries reported in Melrose Park are Italian (735 | 36.8%), Irish (677 | 33.9%), English (342 | 17.1%), German (141 | 7.1%), and Ukrainian (88 | 4.4%), together accounting for 99.3% of all Melrose Park residents.
Ancestry in Melrose Park
Ancestry# Population% Population
American542.7%
Dutch221.1%
Eastern European30.2%
Ecuadorian351.8%
English34217.1%
French603.0%
German1417.1%
Greek130.6%
Irish67733.9%
Italian73536.8%
Norwegian90.4%
Polish462.3%
Portuguese90.4%
Puerto Rican60.3%
Russian120.6%
Scotch-Irish90.4%
Scottish190.9%
Slavic100.5%
South American351.8%
Swedish150.7%
Swiss110.5%
Ukrainian884.4%
Welsh90.4%
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Immigrants in Melrose Park

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Melrose Park came from Eastern Europe (12 | 0.6%), Europe (12 | 0.6%), Russia (12 | 0.6%), Ecuador (9 | 0.4%), and Latin America (9 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.7% of all Melrose Park residents.
Immigrants in Melrose Park
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Eastern Europe120.6%
Ecuador90.4%
Europe120.6%
Latin America90.4%
Russia120.6%
South America90.4%
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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 65 to 69 Years (105 | 11.4%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (117 | 10.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Melrose Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (3.3%)22 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Years70 (7.6%)90 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Years39 (4.2%)105 (9.8%)
15 to 19 Years46 (5.0%)67 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years43 (4.7%)34 (3.2%)
25 to 29 Years2 (0.2%)111 (10.3%)
30 to 34 Years34 (3.7%)29 (2.7%)
35 to 39 Years90 (9.8%)117 (10.9%)
40 to 44 Years60 (6.5%)61 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years87 (9.5%)29 (2.7%)
50 to 54 Years43 (4.7%)84 (7.8%)
55 to 59 Years58 (6.3%)61 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years103 (11.2%)103 (9.6%)
65 to 69 Years105 (11.4%)47 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years39 (4.2%)36 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years29 (3.2%)17 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years23 (2.5%)39 (3.6%)
85 Years and over20 (2.2%)24 (2.2%)
Total921 (100.0%)1,076 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Melrose Park

Median Family Size in Melrose Park

The median family size in Melrose Park is 2.82 persons per family, with single male/father families (32 | 5.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (45 | 7.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Melrose Park
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple503 (86.7%)2.82
Single Male/Father32 (5.5%)3.13
Single Female/Mother45 (7.8%)2.56
Total Families580 (100.0%)2.82

Median Household Size in Melrose Park

The median household size in Melrose Park is 2.39 persons per household, with single male/father households (32 | 3.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (250 | 30.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Melrose Park
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple503 (60.6%)2.82
Single Male/Father32 (3.9%)3.13
Single Female/Mother45 (5.4%)2.91
Non-family250 (30.1%)1.34
Total Households830 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Melrose Park

Out of a total of 830 households in Melrose Park, 580 (69.9%) are family households, while 250 (30.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 256, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 175.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Melrose Park
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-175 (21.1%)
2-Person Households256 (30.8%)75 (9.0%)
3-Person Households152 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households105 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households56 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households11 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total580 (69.9%)250 (30.1%)

Female Fertility in Melrose Park

Fertility by Age in Melrose Park

Average fertility rate in Melrose Park is 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Melrose Park
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years11 (100.0%)46.0
Total11 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Melrose Park

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Melrose Park
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Melrose Park

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Melrose Park
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree11 (100.0%)71.0
Total11 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Melrose Park

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Melrose Park
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Melrose Park

Income Overview in Melrose Park

Per Capita Income in Melrose Park is $60,630, while median incomes of families and households are $131,875 and $123,476 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,997$60,630
Median Family Income580$131,875
Mean Family Income580$178,001
Median Household Income830$123,476
Mean Household Income830$149,584
Income Deficit580$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,99726.79%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,99773.21¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,9970.41

Earnings by Sex in Melrose Park

Average Earnings in Melrose Park are $58,869, $71,833 for men and $52,587 for women, a difference of 26.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Melrose Park
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male570 (47.8%)$71,833
Female623 (52.2%)$52,587
Total1,193 (100.0%)$58,869

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Melrose Park

The most common earnings brackets in Melrose Park are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (142 | 24.9%) and $50,000 to $54,999 for women (121 | 19.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Melrose Park
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less22 (3.9%)45 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9997 (1.2%)6 (1.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49916 (2.8%)21 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99935 (6.1%)10 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49916 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)21 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49913 (2.3%)22 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9998 (1.4%)11 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)10 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)17 (2.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99913 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9999 (1.6%)62 (10.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99916 (2.8%)33 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99912 (2.1%)30 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)121 (19.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99943 (7.5%)48 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999107 (18.8%)53 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999142 (24.9%)85 (13.6%)
$100,000+111 (19.5%)28 (4.5%)
Total570 (100.0%)623 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Melrose Park

Average earnings in Melrose Park are $74,866 for men and $53,453 for women, a difference of 28.6%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,455, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $66,154. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,464, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $39,233.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Melrose Park
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$66,154$41,771
College or Associate's Degree$95,455$39,233
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$91,731$64,464
Total$74,866$53,453

Family Income in Melrose Park

Family Income Brackets in Melrose Park

According to the Melrose Park family income data, there are 201 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Melrose Park
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999101.7%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,999295.0%
$50,000 to $74,999244.1%
$75,000 to $99,9998915.3%
$100,000 to $149,99920134.7%
$150,000 to $199,99916227.9%
$200,000+6511.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Melrose Park

5-person families (56 | 9.7%) account for the highest median family income in Melrose Park with $176,848 per family, while 2-person families (276 | 47.6%) have the highest median income of $53,393 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Melrose Park
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families276 (47.6%)$106,786
3-Person Families132 (22.8%)$157,759
4-Person Families105 (18.1%)$167,917
5-Person Families56 (9.7%)$176,848
6-Person Families11 (1.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total580 (100.0%)$131,875

Family Income by Number of Earners in Melrose Park

The median family income in Melrose Park is $131,875, with families comprising 3+ earners (83) having the highest median family income of $201,875, while families with no earners (73) have the lowest median family income of $95,875, accounting for 14.3% and 12.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Melrose Park
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners73 (12.6%)$95,875
1 Earner98 (16.9%)$97,286
2 Earners326 (56.2%)$138,611
3+ Earners83 (14.3%)$201,875
Total580 (100.0%)$131,875

Household Income in Melrose Park

Household Income Brackets in Melrose Park

With 244 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Melrose Park, accounting for 29.4% of all households. In contrast, only 8 households (1.0%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Melrose Park
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00081.0%
$10,000 to $14,99991.1%
$15,000 to $24,999242.9%
$25,000 to $34,999192.3%
$35,000 to $49,999556.6%
$50,000 to $74,9999211.1%
$75,000 to $99,99911914.3%
$100,000 to $149,99924429.4%
$150,000 to $199,99917921.6%
$200,000+819.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Melrose Park

The median household income in Melrose Park is $123,476, with the highest median household income of $151,140 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 363 households (43.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 28 households (3.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Melrose Park
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years28 (3.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years200 (24.1%)$138,333
45 to 64 Years363 (43.7%)$151,140
65+ Years239 (28.8%)$73,371
Total830 (100.0%)$123,476

Poverty in Melrose Park

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Melrose Park

With 3.3% poverty level for males and 4.1% for females among the residents of Melrose Park, 25 to 34 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (55.6%) and 14 females (63.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Melrose Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)14 (63.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years20 (55.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)10 (5.6%)
45 to 54 Years2 (1.5%)2 (1.8%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years8 (5.6%)7 (8.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (11.3%)
Total30 (3.3%)44 (4.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Melrose Park

According to the poverty statistics in Melrose Park, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% 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 Years30 (100.0%)8 (36.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years109 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)105 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years30 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years59 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years16 (44.4%)140 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years150 (100.0%)168 (94.4%)
45 to 54 Years128 (98.5%)111 (98.2%)
55 to 64 Years161 (100.0%)162 (98.8%)
65 to 74 Years136 (94.4%)76 (91.6%)
75 Years and over72 (100.0%)71 (88.7%)
Total891 (96.7%)1,032 (95.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Melrose Park

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Melrose Park
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children276 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total503 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Melrose Park

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Melrose Park
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)10 (22.2%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Melrose Park
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)10 (13.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Melrose Park

Employment by Class of Employer in Melrose Park

Among the 1,106 employed individuals in Melrose Park, private company employees (577 | 52.2%), local government employees (306 | 27.7%), and state government employees (80 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Melrose Park
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees57752.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)262.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)272.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations635.7%
Local Government Employees30627.7%
State Government Employees807.2%
Federal Government Employees272.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,106100.0%

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 (1,610), 71.1% or 1,145 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 27 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 77 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.3% or 21 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Melrose Park
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years35 (42.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years77 (100.0%)21 (27.3%)
25 to 29 Years111 (98.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years52 (82.5%)7 (13.5%)
35 to 44 Years325 (99.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years216 (88.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years110 (92.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years122 (59.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years88 (38.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,145 (71.1%)27 (2.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Melrose Park

According to labor force statistics for Melrose Park, 87.3% of individuals (936) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,072) are in the labor force, with 0.7% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 100.0% or 66 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.4% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Melrose Park
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree379 (79.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher491 (94.2%)7 (1.4%)
Total936 (87.3%)8 (0.7%)

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 Community & Social Service (272 | 24.4%), Education Instruction & Library (112 | 10.0%), Education, Arts & Media (103 | 9.2%), Management (83 | 7.4%), and Business & Financial (82 | 7.3%).
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%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Melrose Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Management23 (27.7%)60 (72.3%)
Business & Financial66 (80.5%)16 (19.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science28 (60.9%)18 (39.1%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 109 (40.1%)163 (59.9%)
Education, Arts & Media19 (18.4%)84 (81.6%)
Legal Services & Support42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library33 (29.5%)79 (70.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total (Category)226 (44.3%)284 (55.7%)
Total (Overall)550 (49.3%)566 (50.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Melrose Park are Security & Protection (70 | 6.3%), Law Enforcement (39 | 3.5%), Firefighting & Prevention (31 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (21 | 1.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (19 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Melrose Park

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Melrose Park, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Melrose Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Security & Protection70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (10.5%)17 (89.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)72 (55.0%)59 (45.0%)
Total (Overall)550 (49.3%)566 (50.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Melrose Park are Office & Administration (249 | 22.3%), and Sales & Related (63 | 5.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Melrose Park

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Melrose Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related36 (57.1%)27 (42.9%)
Office & Administration101 (40.6%)148 (59.4%)
Total (Category)137 (43.9%)175 (56.1%)
Total (Overall)550 (49.3%)566 (50.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Melrose Park are Construction & Extraction (9 | 0.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7 | 0.6%).
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 & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)550 (49.3%)566 (50.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Melrose Park are Production (67 | 6.0%), Material Moving (58 | 5.2%), and Transportation (22 | 2.0%).
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
Production19 (28.4%)48 (71.6%)
Transportation22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)99 (67.3%)48 (32.7%)
Total (Overall)550 (49.3%)566 (50.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Melrose Park

Employment Industries in Melrose Park

The major employment industries in Melrose Park include Educational Services (176 | 15.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (162 | 14.5%), Public Administration (147 | 13.2%), Retail Trade (107 | 9.6%), and Finance & Insurance (90 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Melrose Park

Employment Industries by Sex in Melrose Park

The Melrose Park industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (95.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Melrose Park
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction16 (72.7%)6 (27.3%)
Manufacturing64 (85.3%)11 (14.7%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade72 (67.3%)35 (32.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance70 (77.8%)20 (22.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific53 (73.6%)19 (26.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)
Educational Services48 (27.3%)128 (72.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7 (4.3%)155 (95.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation15 (41.7%)21 (58.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services18 (32.7%)37 (67.3%)
Public Administration113 (76.9%)34 (23.1%)
Total550 (49.3%)566 (50.7%)

Education in Melrose Park

School Enrollment in Melrose Park

The most common levels of schooling among the 500 students in Melrose Park are middle school (123 | 24.6%), high school (116 | 23.2%), and elementary school (82 | 16.4%).
School Enrollment in Melrose Park
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool204.0%
Kindergarten7815.6%
Elementary School8216.4%
Middle School12324.6%
High School11623.2%
College / Undergraduate5210.4%
Graduate / Professional295.8%
Total500100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Melrose Park

Out of a total of 500 students who are enrolled in schools in Melrose Park, 64 (12.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 436 (87.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 39 (83.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 20 (100.0% 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 Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds66 (84.6%)12 (15.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds21 (61.8%)13 (38.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over8 (17.0%)39 (83.0%)
Total436 (87.2%)64 (12.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Melrose Park

Education (183 | 24.1%), business (124 | 16.4%), psychology (86 | 11.4%), communications (79 | 10.4%), and science & technology (67 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 758 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 & Mathematics202.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural668.7%
Physical & Health Sciences111.5%
Psychology8611.4%
Social Sciences476.2%
Engineering283.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology678.8%
Business12416.4%
Education18324.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History273.6%
Visual & Performing Arts91.2%
Communications7910.4%
Arts & Humanities111.5%
Total758100.0%

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 (365, accounting for 66.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (371, making up 65.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Melrose Park
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle7 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle70 (12.7%)40 (7.2%)
2 Vehicles365 (66.4%)371 (66.7%)
3 Vehicles68 (12.4%)97 (17.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles40 (7.3%)48 (8.6%)
Total550 (100.0%)556 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Melrose Park

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Melrose Park are 10 to 14 minutes (330 commuters, 32.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (200 commuters, 19.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (158 commuters, 15.3%).
Commute Time in Melrose Park
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes302.9%
5 to 9 Minutes15815.3%
10 to 14 Minutes33032.0%
15 to 19 Minutes20019.4%
20 to 24 Minutes373.6%
25 to 29 Minutes565.4%
30 to 34 Minutes959.2%
35 to 39 Minutes121.2%
40 to 44 Minutes181.8%
45 to 59 Minutes646.2%
60 to 89 Minutes313.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Melrose Park

The most common commute times in Melrose Park are 10 to 14 minutes (164 commuters, 31.1%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (166 commuters, 33.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Melrose Park
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes30 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes51 (9.7%)107 (21.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes164 (31.1%)166 (33.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes127 (24.0%)73 (14.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes27 (5.1%)10 (2.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes39 (7.4%)17 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes68 (12.9%)27 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes9 (1.7%)9 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (2.5%)51 (10.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)31 (6.2%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Melrose Park

The most frequent times of departure to work in Melrose Park are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (131, 24.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (97, 19.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Melrose Park
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (2.1%)6 (1.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM36 (6.8%)22 (4.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15 (2.8%)61 (12.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM89 (16.9%)80 (15.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM128 (24.2%)97 (19.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM131 (24.8%)49 (9.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM30 (5.7%)58 (11.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM51 (9.7%)82 (16.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)21 (4.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM9 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM22 (4.2%)10 (2.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6 (1.1%)17 (3.4%)
Total528 (100.0%)503 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Melrose Park

Occupancy by Ownership in Melrose Park

Of the total 830 dwellings in Melrose Park, owner-occupied units account for 811 (97.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 19 (2.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Melrose Park
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units81197.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units192.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units830100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Melrose Park

Occupancy by Household Size in Melrose Park
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household17521.1%
2-Person Household33139.9%
3-Person Household15218.3%
4+ Person Household17220.7%
Total Housing Units830100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Melrose Park

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Melrose Park
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household166 (94.9%)9 (5.1%)
2-Person Household331 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household142 (93.4%)10 (6.6%)
4+ Person Household172 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units811 (97.7%)19 (2.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Melrose Park

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Melrose Park
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma104 (92.0%)9 (8.0%)
College/Associate Degree368 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher330 (97.1%)10 (2.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Melrose Park

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Melrose Park
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years506.0%
35 to 44 Years17821.4%
45 to 54 Years18922.8%
55 to 64 Years17421.0%
65 to 74 Years14917.9%
75 to 84 Years607.2%
85 Years and Over303.6%
Total830100.0%

Housing Finances in Melrose Park

Median Income by Occupancy in Melrose Park

Median Income by Occupancy in Melrose Park
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied811 (97.7%)$124,055
Renter-Occupied19 (2.3%)$0
Average830 (100.0%)$123,476

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Melrose Park

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Melrose Park
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9998 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99924 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (1.1%)10 (52.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99955 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99983 (10.2%)9 (47.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999119 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999244 (30.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more260 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total811 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Melrose Park

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Melrose Park
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49962 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799131 (16.2%)9 (47.4%)
$800 to $99924 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499349 (43.0%)10 (52.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999108 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49930 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99998 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more9 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total811 (100.0%)19 (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, Detached78394.3%
Single Unit, Attached374.5%
2 Unit Apartments101.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total830100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Melrose Park

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Melrose Park
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached774 (98.9%)9 (1.1%)
Single Unit, Attached37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total811 (97.7%)19 (2.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Melrose Park

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Melrose Park
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms128 (15.8%)9 (47.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms239 (29.5%)10 (52.6%)
8 or more Rooms444 (54.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total811 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Melrose Park

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Melrose Park
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas747 (92.1%)19 (100.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas16 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity41 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total811 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Melrose Park

Household Vehicle Usage in Melrose Park
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle15 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle188 (23.2%)19 (100.0%)
2 Vehicles472 (58.2%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles136 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total811 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Melrose Park

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Melrose Park

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units355456
Median Property Value$210,100$205,200
Median Household Income$96,683$157
Monthly Housing Costs$789$9
Real Estate Taxes$4,764$17

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Melrose Park

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Melrose Park
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)7 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99921 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999261 (73.5%)333 (73.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99940 (11.3%)107 (23.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99916 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99917 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)9 (2.0%)
Total355 (100.0%)456 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Melrose Park

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Melrose Park
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008 (2.2%)31 (6.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99933 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99955 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99936 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99963 (17.7%)47 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (13.5%)56 (12.3%)
$150,000 or more103 (29.0%)196 (43.0%)
Total355 (100.0%)456 (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 2.0x138 (38.9%)131,563 (28,851.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x92 (25.9%)294 (64.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x63 (17.7%)118 (25.9%)
4.0x or more62 (17.5%)32 (7.0%)
Total355 (100.0%)456 (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 $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49913 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499342 (96.3%)24 (5.3%)
Total355 (100.0%)456 (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 Years112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years357 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years328 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years243 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years325 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years227 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,997 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Melrose Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Melrose Park
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen357 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Melrose Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Melrose Park
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00048 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999249 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,441 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

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 614 (12.5%)98 (87.5%)
6 to 18 Years54 (15.1%)357 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)126 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years9 (7.1%)118 (92.9%)
35 to 44 Years21 (6.4%)318 (97.0%)
45 to 54 Years26 (10.7%)239 (98.4%)
55 to 64 Years21 (6.5%)321 (98.8%)
65 to 74 Years213 (93.8%)201 (88.5%)
75 Years and over152 (100.0%)145 (95.4%)
Total510 (25.5%)1,923 (96.3%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years50 (11.3%)14 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years17 (11.8%)10 (12.0%)
75 Years and over35 (48.6%)31 (38.8%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (4.9%)10 (12.0%)
75 Years and over22 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (1.6%)7 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years7 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Melrose Park: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (3.2%)4 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years3 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years39 (8.8%)2 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (26.4%)7 (8.7%)

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 Years2 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.9%)4 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Melrose Park

Computing Device Access in Melrose Park

Computing Device Access in Melrose Park
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop70284.6%
Smartphone76792.4%
Tablet61974.6%
No Computing Device141.7%
Total830100.0%

Internet Access in Melrose Park

Internet Access in Melrose Park
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home72887.7%
Cellular Data Only678.1%
Satellite Internet293.5%
No Internet354.2%
Total830100.0%

Melrose Park Summary

Melrose Park is a village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a suburb of Chicago, located approximately 13 miles west of the city's downtown. The population was estimated to be 25,945 in 2019.

History

The area that is now Melrose Park was first settled in the 1830s by German and Irish immigrants. The village was originally known as "Grossdale" and was incorporated in 1882. The name was changed to Melrose Park in 1887, after the Melrose House, a hotel built by the village's first mayor, John R. Gross.
The village experienced rapid growth in the early 20th century, due in part to the construction of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (now the Union Pacific Railroad) in 1906. The railroad provided easy access to Chicago and helped to attract new businesses and residents to the area.
In the 1920s, Melrose Park was home to a large Italian-American population. The village was also home to a large number of factories, including the Western Electric Company, which employed many of the village's residents.

Geography

Melrose Park is located in northeastern Illinois, approximately 13 miles west of downtown Chicago. It is bordered by the villages of River Grove to the north, Franklin Park to the east, Northlake to the south, and Stone Park to the west. The village covers an area of 4.2 square miles and is located in Cook County.
The village is situated on the Des Plaines River, which flows through the center of the village. The river is a major source of recreation for the village, with several parks and trails located along its banks.

Economy

Melrose Park is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of businesses and industries located in the village. The largest employers in the village are the Western Electric Company, the United Parcel Service, and the Melrose Park Post Office.
The village is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The village is home to the Northlake Mall, which is one of the largest shopping centers in the Chicago area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Melrose Park was 25,411. The racial makeup of the village was 64.3% White, 19.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 4.2% Asian, and 11.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.2% of the population.
The median household income in Melrose Park was $45,945 in 2019, and the median home value was $179,000. The village has a poverty rate of 16.3%, and the unemployment rate was 5.2% in 2019.

Conclusion

Melrose Park is a village located in Cook County, Illinois, approximately 13 miles west of downtown Chicago. The village has a population of 25,945 and is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of businesses and industries located in the village. The village is also home to a large Italian-American population, and the median household income in Melrose Park was $45,945 in 2019. The village has a poverty rate of 16.3%, and the unemployment rate was 5.2% in 2019.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Melrose Park?
Total Population of Melrose Park is 1,997.
What is the Total Male Population of Melrose Park?
Total Male Population of Melrose Park is 921.
What is the Total Female Population of Melrose Park?
Total Female Population of Melrose Park is 1,076.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Melrose Park?
There are 85.59 Males per 100 Females in Melrose Park.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Melrose Park?
There are 116.83 Females per 100 Males in Melrose Park.
What is the Median Population Age in Melrose Park?
Median Population Age in Melrose Park is 43.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Melrose Park
Average Family Size in Melrose Park is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Melrose Park
Average Household Size in Melrose Park is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Melrose Park?
Per Capita income in Melrose Park is $60,630.
What is the Median Family Income in Melrose Park?
Median Family Income in Melrose Park is $131,875.
What is the Median Household income in Melrose Park?
Median Household Income in Melrose Park is $123,476.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Melrose Park?
Income or Wage Gap in Melrose Park is 26.8%.
Women in Melrose Park earn 73.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Melrose Park?
Inequality or Gini Index in Melrose Park is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Melrose Park?
There are 1,145 People in the Labor Forcein in Melrose Park.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Melrose Park?
71.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Melrose Park.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Melrose Park?
Unemployment Rate in Melrose Park is 2.4%.