Melrose, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Melrose, Oregon
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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The grange hall at Melrose
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 Melrose, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Melrose, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.35 sq mi (11.26 km2) |
| • Land | 4.35 sq mi (11.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 834 |
| • Density | 191.77/sq mi (74.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97471
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-47350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1124051 |
Melrose is a small community located in Douglas County, Oregon, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population surveys, even though it's not an officially incorporated city.
In 2020, about 834 people lived in Melrose. The community was named by Henry Scott. He chose the name after the famous Melrose Abbey in Scotland. Melrose also has a post office, which first opened on May 18, 1887. It was originally called Hogan. James McKinney was the first postmaster. Before it was called Melrose, the area was known as French Settlement.
Understanding Melrose's Population
Demographics is the study of a population. It helps us understand who lives in a certain place. This includes details like how many people there are, their ages, and other important facts.
The table below shows how the population of Melrose has changed over time, according to the United States Census.
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| 2020 | 834 | — | |
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As you can see, the population of Melrose grew from 735 people in 2010 to 834 people in 2020. This shows that more people have moved to or been born in the community over that decade.
