Melrose, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Melrose, Wisconsin
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Location of Melrose in Jackson County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 544 |
| • Density | 595.51/sq mi (229.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-50775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569326 |
| Website | http://www.melrosewi.com/ |
Melrose is a small village located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 503 people lived there. It is part of the larger Town of Melrose. By 2020, the population grew to 544 people.
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Melrose: Where Is It?
Melrose is located at coordinates 44°07′55″N 90°59′45″W / 44.131912°N 90.995737°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
Land and Water Area
The village covers a total area of about 0.84 square miles (2.16 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.81 square miles (2.07 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Melrose?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 144 | — | |
| 1920 | 445 | — | |
| 1930 | 480 | 7.9% | |
| 1940 | 462 | −3.7% | |
| 1950 | 497 | 7.6% | |
| 1960 | 516 | 3.8% | |
| 1970 | 505 | −2.1% | |
| 1980 | 507 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 551 | 8.7% | |
| 2000 | 529 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 503 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 544 | 8.2% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the village had 503 people living in 212 households. About 137 of these households were families. The village had about 621 people per square mile. There were 250 housing units, which are places where people live.
Diversity in Melrose
Most of the people in Melrose were White (97.0%). A small number were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.2%), Asian (0.2%), or Pacific Islander (0.6%). About 1.6% were from other backgrounds, and 0.2% were from two or more backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 30.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Nearly half (49.5%) were married couples living together.
- About 11.3% had a female head of household with no husband.
- Only 3.8% had a male head of household with no wife.
- About 35.4% were not families.
- Roughly 27.8% of all households had only one person living there.
- About 16% had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average number of people in a household was 2.37. For families, the average was 2.93 people.
Age of Residents
The average age in Melrose was 40.6 years old.
- About 24.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19.7% were 65 years or older.
The village had slightly more females (51.5%) than males (48.5%).
Learning in Melrose
The village of Melrose is part of the Melrose-Mindoro Area School District. This school district also serves Mindoro, Wisconsin and other nearby villages.
Getting Around Melrose
Several important roads pass through or end in Melrose.
- Wisconsin Highway 54 runs through Melrose, going northeast and southwest.
- Wisconsin Highway 71 and Wisconsin Highway 108 both end in Melrose. These highways come from the south.
Images for kids
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Melrose water tower
See also
In Spanish: Melrose (Wisconsin) para niños
