Melrose, Minnesota

Melrose, Minnesota
City

Location of Melrose
within Stearns County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°40′28″N 94°48′50″W / 45.67444°N 94.81389°W / 45.67444; -94.81389
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Stearns
Government
 • Mayor Joe Finken
Area[1]
 • Total 3.32 sq mi (8.60 km2)
 • Land 3.19 sq mi (8.26 km2)
 • Water 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2)
Elevation 1,204 ft (367 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 3,598
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 3,601
 • Density 1,127.9/sq mi (435.5/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 56352
Area code(s) 320
FIPS code 27-41570[4]
GNIS feature ID 0647757[5]
Website www.cityofmelrose.com

Melrose is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,598 at the 2010 census.[6] It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.32 square miles (8.60 km2); 3.19 square miles (8.26 km2) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) is water.[1]

Melrose is located along Interstate 94. Other main routes include Stearns County Road 13 and Main Street.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1890780—
19001,768126.7%
19102,59146.5%
19202,529−2.4%
19301,801−28.8%
19402,01511.9%
19502,1064.5%
19602,1351.4%
19702,2736.5%
19802,4096.0%
19902,5616.3%
20003,09120.7%
20103,59816.4%
Est. 20143,593[7]−0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
St. Mary's Catholic Church, (The former St. Boniface Church)

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 3,598 people, 1,309 households, and 890 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,127.9 inhabitants per square mile (435.5/km2). There were 1,410 housing units at an average density of 442.0 per square mile (170.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.1% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 10.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.1% of the population.

There were 1,309 households of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the city was 36.5 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 20.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 3,091 people, 1,157 households, and 797 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,091.8 people per square mile (421.7/km²). There were 1,206 housing units at an average density of 426.0 per square mile (164.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.76% White, 0.49% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 2.52% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.33% of the population.

There were 1,157 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.16. In the city the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,432, and the median income for a family was $45,045. Males had a median income of $30,290 versus $20,389 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,510. About 4.5% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.

External links

Coordinates: 45°40′29″N 94°48′27″W / 45.67472°N 94.80750°W / 45.67472; -94.80750

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