Melrose, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Melrose
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Melrose Art Center in ca. 1935. It was run by Federal Art Project of Works Progress Administration.
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Location of Melrose, New Mexico
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 Melrose
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Curry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2) |
| • Land | 1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,406 ft (1,343 m) |
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| • Total | 622 |
| • Density | 368.05/sq mi (142.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88124
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-47570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413572 |
Melrose is a small village located in Curry County, New Mexico, in the United States. In 2010, about 651 people lived there. The village has seen its population decrease as some people move to bigger cities. Melrose has its own schools, including Melrose Elementary School and Melrose High School.
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Where is Melrose?
Melrose is a village located in New Mexico. It covers an area of about 1.7 square miles (4.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
A Look at Melrose's Past
The Great Depression and the Art Center
During the 1930s, the United States faced a tough time called the Great Depression. To help people, the government started programs known as the New Deal. One of these programs helped create the Melrose Art Center.
It was special because Melrose was the smallest town to have such a federal art center. This center helped people express themselves through art. A talented teacher named Estella García taught at the Center.
Who Lives in Melrose?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Melrose has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 364 | — | |
| 1930 | 655 | 79.9% | |
| 1940 | 851 | 29.9% | |
| 1950 | 936 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 698 | −25.4% | |
| 1970 | 636 | −8.9% | |
| 1980 | 649 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 662 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 736 | 11.2% | |
| 2010 | 651 | −11.5% | |
| 2020 | 622 | −4.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 736 people living in Melrose. These people made up 309 households and 200 families. The village had about 427 people per square mile.
Families and Ages
About 28.5% of the households in Melrose had children under 18. More than half of the households (54%) were married couples living together. About 33% of all households were single people living alone.
The average age of people in Melrose was 42 years old. About 25.8% of the population was under 18. Around 20.2% of the people were 65 or older.
Famous Person from Melrose
- William Hanna (1910–2001) - He was born in Melrose. He later became famous as the co-founder of Hanna-Barbera Studios. This studio created many popular cartoons like Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, and Scooby-Doo!
See also
In Spanish: Melrose (Nuevo México) para niños
