Demographics in Melrose, MA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Melrose?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

29,488

Male

14,240

48.3%

Female

15,248

51.7%

Median Age

44.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

78.6%

Black

2.2%

Hispanic

6.0%

Asian

9.7%

Two or More

7.3%

Other

2.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

46.4%

High School or Higher

59.6%

Foreign Born

16.0%

Veterans

2.1%

Married

47.3%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Melrose, MA has a population of 29,488 with a median age of 44.3. The racial makeup is 78.6% White, 6.0% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, 9.7% Asian. About 46.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 16.0%.