Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Melrose, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

404

Median Agei

31.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.9%347

Asian

9.2%37

Hispanic/Latino

4%16

Two or More

0.5%2

Black

0.2%1

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%6

High School Diploma

44.3%113

Some College (<1 yr)

2%5

Some College (1+ yr)

18.8%48

Bachelor's Degree

7.1%18

Master's Degree

1.2%3

HS or Higher

75.7%

BA or Higher

8.2%

Graduate+

1.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$122,200

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.1%128

Renter-Occupied

9.9%14

Total Units

162

Homeownership

90.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

23.4%30

$50K–$100K

20.3%26

$100K–$150K

9.4%12

$150K–$200K

15.6%20

$200K–$300K

1.6%2

$300K–$500K

29.7%38

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%1

2010–2019

1.9%3

2000–2009

14.8%24

1990–1999

19.8%32

1980–1989

2.5%4

1970–1979

14.2%23

1960–1969

4.9%8

1950–1959

1.2%2

1940–1949

1.2%2

1939 or earlier

38.9%63

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48.6%69

Utility Gas

26.1%37

Bottled/LP Gas

16.9%24

Other

5.6%8

Fuel Oil

1.4%2

Wood

1.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,269

Mean Household Incomei

$81,177

Per Capita Incomei

$21,822

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

16.7%

Labor Forcei

162

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.3%16

$10K–$15K

2.8%4

$15K–$20K

1.4%2

$30K–$35K

4.2%6

$35K–$40K

9.9%14

$45K–$50K

1.4%2

$50K–$60K

1.4%2

$60K–$75K

3.5%5

$75K–$100K

33.1%47

$100K–$125K

16.2%23

$125K–$150K

9.2%13

$150K–$200K

5.6%8

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

133

Avg. Commutei

21.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

135

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4(1.4% of civilian adults)