Melrose, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Melrose
City
Location of Melrose within Stearns County, Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Stearns
Area
• Total	3.30 sq mi (8.56 km2)
• Land	3.17 sq mi (8.22 km2)
• Water	0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2)
Elevation	1,214 ft (370 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,602
• Density	1,134.85/sq mi (438.12/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56352
Area code(s)	320
FIPS code	27-41570
GNIS feature ID	2395088
Website	www.cityofmelrose.com

Melrose is a city located in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, the city was home to 3,602 people. Melrose is part of the larger St. Cloud metropolitan area, which means it's connected to a bigger group of towns and cities.

Geography and Location

Melrose covers an area of about 3.3 square miles (8.56 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part made up of water.

The city is easy to reach because it sits along Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 52. Other important roads that run through Melrose include Stearns County Road 13 and Main Street.

Melrose Weather and Climate

Melrose experiences a wide range of weather throughout the year. Summers are generally warm, with average high temperatures in July around 81°F (27°C). Winters are cold, and January average low temperatures are around 0°F (-18°C).

The city receives a good amount of precipitation, with the most rain falling in the summer months. Snowfall is common in winter, with an average of about 39 inches (99 cm) of snow each year.

People and Population

The Church of St. Mary, formerly known as St. Boniface Church, in Melrose.

Population in 2010

In 2010, Melrose had 3,598 residents living in 1,309 households. The population density was about 1,128 people per square mile.

Most of the people living in Melrose (86.1%) were White. About 10.7% were from other races, and 22.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (34.8%) had children under 18 living with them. About 55.2% were married couples. The average household had 2.69 people, and the average family had 3.31 people.

The average age of residents in Melrose was 36.5 years old. About 28.1% of the people were under 18, and 18.9% were 65 or older.

Famous People from Melrose

Melrose has been home to several notable individuals who have achieved recognition in various fields:

• Walter Breuning: He was born in Melrose in 1896. Walter became famous for being the oldest man in the world before he passed away in 2011.
• Mitch Clem: A talented cartoonist, known for creating the webcomic Nothing Nice to Say.
• Bill Daley: A professional football player.
• Paul Ellering: Known in the world of professional wrestling as a manager.
• Blake Elliott: He won the Gagliardi Trophy in 2003 for his excellent achievements in both academics and football.
• Calista Flockhart: A well-known actress, famous for her role as the star of the TV show Ally McBeal. She lived in Melrose during part of her childhood.
• Matt Herkenhoff: Another professional football player.
• Charles Lindbergh: The first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean without stopping. He also lived in Melrose for a time.
• Joseph T. Niehaus, Sr.: Born on a farm near Melrose, he was a Minnesota state legislator, a businessman, a farmer, and even a beekeeper.
• Mark Olberding: A professional basketball player.
• Amanda Smock: An Olympic triple jumper who grew up in Melrose.
• Morvalden Angerstoff Taylor: A Minnesota state legislator, farmer, and postmaster.
• Edmund C. Tiemann: A Minnesota state legislator.
• Alan Welle: A Minnesota state legislator and businessman.

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See also

In Spanish: Melrose (Minnesota) para niños